STIHL Hardware All Stars: Iowa, Kan. and Ky.
The class of 2020 STIHL Hardware All Stars is a special group of retailers. Each one of the fifty honorees, representing each one of the fifty states, has been recognized at some point in the last decade as an all-star performer.
Now that the program is in its 10th years, the editors decided to select one previous winner – a Superstar – from the existing honor roll.
The retailers representing Iowa, Kansas ad Kentucky are all no stranger to awards, and well-recognized innovators and competitors in their markets.
The full list of STIHL Hardware All Stars can be found here in the May digital issue of HBSDealer.
Meet the honorees from Iowa, Kansas and Kentucky:
Iowa
Bomgaars
Sioux City, Iowa
Star qualities: A one-stop destination retailer promises to have “what you need, when you need it.”
Superstar qualities: The family-owned and operated farm and ranch retailer had 59 stores when selected in the inaugural class of Hardware All Stars. Now it has 94 stores in seven states.
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Kansas
Westlake Ace Hardware
Lenexa, Kan.
Star qualities: Ace Hardware’s largest dealer had 88 stores 10 years ago when it was selected as an original Hardware All Store. Now, as a wholly owned Ace subsidiary, it has more than 130.
Superstar qualities: Raised more than $2.6 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in the past seven years.
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Kentucky
Brownsboro Hardware & Paint
Louisville, Ky.
Star qualities: Kentuckiana’s independent grill leader has a vigorous curriculum of cross-brand cooking demonstrations and master classes throughout the year.
Superstar qualities: Newest location in Prospect, Ky., demonstrates its earth-friendliness by virtue of its attached greenhouse.