Quarterly Recap – October 2025

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → Our quarterly recap reviews our news and highlights from the past three months in case you missed something. Business of Excellence – St. Elmo/Grand Bay Feed & Seed – St. Elmo Feed & Seed has been a...

Bright Ideas: How to Win Over Young Shoppers

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → Bright Ideas: How to Win Over Young Shoppers American hardware stores have a rich legacy—rooted in blacksmith shops, lumber mills, and general stores that once fueled the nation’s pioneering spirit. But while tradition is a...

PaladinShop™: Empowering Stores with E-commerce

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → PaladinShop™: Empowering Stores with E-commerce In today’s retail landscape, hardware stores must evolve to meet the expectations of modern consumers. While in-person expertise and service remain vital, a strong online...

Paladin People – Calvin Garner

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE → Paladin People – Calvin Garner Calvin brings knowledge and experience to help new stores When it comes to solving client challenges, few at Paladin Data Corporation bring the depth and versatility of Calvin Garner....

Business of Excellence: ProTrade Hardware

← PREVIOUS ARTICLE Business of Excellence: ProTrade Hardware Business: ProTrade Hardware & BBQ Supply Location: Somerset, Kentucky Owner: Jenn and Luke Bates Years in business: 5 Jennifer and Luke Bates probably couldn’t have imagined a rockier road when they...