Archive for 'About Blackhawk'

Asian-Inspired Bamboo Shower Curtain Rod

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by Kristina Abbott

Asian-Inspired Bamboo Shower Curtain Rod

The other day, a customer came into Blackhawk looking for ideas to create an Asian-inspired bathroom. She spoke with Hank in our General Hardware department. He heard what she was trying to achieve, and...

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The Gardens of Blackhawk named Retailer of the Week!

Posted on 5th March 2012 in About Blackhawk, Media

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by Kristina Abbott

Monrovia Plants has named The Gardens of Blackhawk their Retailer of the Week. See their Facebook photos.

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Pinewood Derby Cars for Scouts

Posted on 25th January 2012 in About Blackhawk, Blogs, Doug's DIY Projects, Pinewood Derby Cars, What's New?

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by Kristina Abbott

Did you know you can get your own pinewood derby car made to order? Our Paint and Plumbing team will cut out your car while you wait. They’ll also show you weights, paint and...

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The Infamous Blackhawk Popcorn

Posted on 22nd November 2011 in About Blackhawk, Blogs

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by Kristina Abbott

This week I have been serving as the Blackhawk’s version of the Wal-Mart greeter. Standing in front of the popcorn machine all day got me to wondering how many bags we popped a year....

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The History of Blachawk (Unabridged)

Posted on 21st November 2011 in About Blackhawk, Blogs

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by Jim Wilkerson

The story of Blackhawk begins in 1976. I as working for Pitney Bowes selling postage meters when I begin to realize that my climb up the corporate ladder might be slow. My compulsion to...

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Mom and Pop’s Ace in the Hole

Posted on 21st November 2011 in About Blackhawk, Blogs

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by Jim Wilkerson

Most people think of hardware stores as Mom & Pop operations, because Mom & Pop actually run them. Go figure. Blackhawk is no exception since Mom, Pop, Son & Brother all work here. The...

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About Blackhawk

Posted on 14th November 2011 in About Blackhawk

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by Kristina Abbott

Blackhawk Hardware was started by the Wilkerson family in 1977. Still owned and operated by the people who started it, Blackhawk is a unique experience – for customers as well employees. In a time where...

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Press Release

Posted on 15th September 2011 in About Blackhawk, Media

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by Kristina Abbott

BLACKHAWK ACE HARDWARE RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE COOLEST HARDWARE STORES ON THE PLANET Ace Hardware Corporation Recognizes Local Store for Customized Service CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 15, 2011 – At the recent Ace Platinum...

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