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Articles in May, 2005 issue of Do-It-Yourself Retailing

• Ace's vision for the future: consistent execution of its "helpful" value proposition.(SPECIAL DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE: ACE HARDWARE)
  by Parrott, Mark
• The old college try: Smith's Ace Hardware, Princeton, NJ.(SPECIAL DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE: ACE HARDWARE)
  by Bucksot, Shelly
• Billion dollar baby.(INDUSTRY REPORTS)(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)
• Composite decking.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET www.evergrain.com)(Brief Article)
• Tracking market sales.(Trends)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
• Gold Eagle Co.(INDUSTRY NEWS AT A GLANCE)
• Wine reserve and beverage center.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Fluid Management-Americas.(INDUSTRY NEWS AT A GLANCE)(appointed John Fortin as president)(Brief Article)
• Expanding the brand's reach: co-op looks to add retail selling space several ways.(SPECIAL DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE: ACE HARDWARE)
• Diversifying the business: Morrison's Ace Home Center, Nashville, GA.(SPECIAL DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE: ACE HARDWARE)
  by Jensen, Chris
• Work glove.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Pro series grills.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Ace says good-bye to Hodnik during Spring Convention.(NewsMakers: REPORTING ON THE INDUSTRY)
• Zinsser Co. Inc. has completed the acquisition of OKON Inc.(INDUSTRY NEWS AT A GLANCE)(Brief Article)
• Bird feeders.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Light bulb club sparks success.(IN-STORE PROMOTIONS)(Tags Hardware)(Brief Article)
• Helping drive retail success: new niche program helps stores become destination.(SPECIAL DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE: ACE HARDWARE)
• Industry Conference for the Home Marketplace Schedule.(THE NATIONAL HARDWARE SHOW[R])(Calendar)
• Metal cleaner.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• PRO dealers team up to expand service area.(PARTNERSHIPS)(Brief Article)
• Wood finish.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Stride Tool is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.(INDUSTRY NEWS AT A GLANCE)(Brief Article)
• Key blanks.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Rust-Oleum Corp.(INDUSTRY NEWS AT A GLANCE)(Brief Article)
• Product branding: co-op looks at key categories to build awareness.(SPECIAL DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE: ACE HARDWARE)(Brief Article)
• Providing solutions for commercial customers: Miller Ace Industrial Supply, Elk Grove Village, IL.(Company Profile)
• Wholesale execs to speak at AHMA Executive Conference.(NewsMakers: REPORTING ON THE INDUSTRY)
• Mister Oswald.(Cartoon)
  by Johnson, Russell
• Blish-Mize welcomes record number of dealers to Spring Buying Market.(NewsMakers: REPORTING ON THE INDUSTRY)
• EnviroCare Corp.(INDUSTRY NEWS AT A GLANCE)(APPOINTMENTS)(Brief Article)
• Countertop.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Bostwick-Braun Co.(INDUSTRY NEWS AT A GLANCE)(Brief Article)
• North American Building Material Distribution Association.(INDUSTRY NEWS AT A GLANCE)(Brief Article)
• Pocket knife.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Shipe & Catlett Hardware still playing games with its customers.(TRAFFIC BUILDERS)(Brief Article)
• Making a difference: Ace finds more ways to serve communities.(SPECIAL DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE: ACE HARDWARE)
• It's show time: buyers and sellers head to Las Vegas for National Hardware Show[R].(THE NATIONAL HARDWARE SHOW[R])
• Pressure washer.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Branding choices: devising the right mix of private label and national brands.(The Last Word)
  by Hohman, Kevin M.
• Rust remover.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Heading downtown: retailers take a new look at urban markets.(urban retailing)(Cover Story)
  by Jensen, Chris
• Ace Corporate Stores.(SPECIAL DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE: ACE HARDWARE)(Company Profile)
• Pampered pets: devoted pet owners spend money freely and regularly.(Category Management: TRENDS, ANALYSIS & IMPLEMENTATION)
• Magnetic gloves.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• A haunting refrain or a call to action: either way, things looking bright downtown.(Taking Care of Business)(Column)
  by Tratensek, Dan M.
• Q.E.P. Co. Inc.(INDUSTRY NEWS AT A GLANCE)(APPOINTMENTS)(Brief Article)
• Drill bit sharpener.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Napoleon Appliance Corp.(INDUSTRY NEWS AT A GLANCE)(APPOINTMENTS)(Brief Article)
• Connecting all the dots: making sure consumers receive same message.
• High-end housewares and hardware: Tags Hardware, Cambridge, MA.(SPECIAL DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE: ACE HARDWARE)
  by Bucksot, Shelly
• Solid pine windows and doors.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Stick electrode packs.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Home Depot to centralize divisional store teams.(NewsMakers: REPORTING ON THE INDUSTRY)(Brief Article)
• Klein Tools.(INDUSTRY NEWS AT A GLANCE)(APPOINTMENTS)(Brief Article)
• Sales of pet products.(MARKET WATCH)(Illustration)
• Wireless headset.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Crescent Bronze Powder Co. has been acquired.(INDUSTRY NEWS AT A GLANCE)(A.P. Nonweiler Co.)(Brief Article)
• Seam buster.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• House-Hasson retailer is community minded.(COMMUNITY SERVICE)(Brief Article)
• Q&A with Ray Griffith: president & CEO, Ace Hardware Corp.(SPECIAL DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE: ACE HARDWARE)(Interview)
• Combating theft: retailers looking for ways to stay one step ahead of the crooks.(LOSS PREVENTION)
  by Bucksot, Shelly
• Ratcheting adjustable wrench.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Your staff is talking: wonder what's being said?(In Perspective)
  by Hammond, John P.
• 10" metal blades.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Lanoga Corp.(INDUSTRY NEWS AT A GLANCE)(Brief Article)
• All-purpose cleaner.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Seat cooler.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Making the commitment: Vision 21 initiatives reinforce the brand.
• The best of both worlds: Fuller's Home and Hardware, Hinsdale, IL.(SPECIAL DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE: ACE HARDWARE)
  by Tratensek, Dan M.
• Canadian Tire unveils strategic growth plan.(NewsMakers: REPORTING ON THE INDUSTRY)(Brief Article)
• Calendar: industry shows, conventions & meetings.(Calendar)
• Lowe's becomes first home improvement retailer to sell lumber online.(NewsMakers: REPORTING ON THE INDUSTRY)(Lowe's Companies Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Stock Building Supply.(INDUSTRY NEWS AT A GLANCE)(Brief Article)
• Toolbox.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Going their own way: Ace makes room for individually branded retailers.(SPECIAL DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE: ACE HARDWARE)
• Building business through education: seminar pays off for pro customers and retailers.(CONTRACTOR SEMINARS)
  by Bucksot, Shelly
• Insulation knife.(Product Report: WHAT'S NEW ON THE MARKET)
• Business bills move in Congress: budget plans include tax cuts; IRS wants to close gap.(Capitol Retail Report)
• PRO Group Merchandising Conference set for June in Atlanta.(NewsMakers: REPORTING ON THE INDUSTRY)