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Hardware sales suffered from a continued housing slump and consumers\u2019 reluctance to spend in uncertain economic conditions in 2025.<\/p>\n
Industry leader Home Depot’s sales performance may have been affected by these economic issues, as its sales declined by 3.8% in its fourth quarter of 2025, which ended Feb. 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
Home Depot, which dominates the home improvement sector with 28% of the market, according to the\u00a0Numerator Home Improvement Tracker, however, said its quarterly results met its expectations.<\/p>\n
Sales at other hardware stores may not have been adequate, leading to store closures.<\/p>\n
True Value Hardware cooperative Rooster Home & Hardware is closing at the end of June. <\/p>\n
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Rooster Home & Hardware closes shop<\/p>\n
Award-winning cooperative chain store Rooster Home & Hardware True Value in Texas said it will close its popular shop on June 30 after holding a store closing sale.<\/p>\n
The Dallas-based, family-owned True Value Hardware store is advertising its Store Closing Sale, offering 50% off on everything through May 31 at its 10233 E. Northwest Highway, No. 409, location.<\/p>\n
The store’s owners did not state a reason for closing the shop, according to a May Facebook announcement. It did not file for bankruptcy.<\/p>\n
The store, which opened in 2016, has not said what discounts will be offered in its final month.<\/p>\n
The hardware store launched a 25%-off-everything sale from May 1 through May 14, but did not call it a closing sale. It increased the discount to 50% on May 15 for the announced closing sale.<\/p>\n
The first online mention of the store’s closure came on May 10 from a loyal customer.<\/p>\n
Customers comment on closing<\/p>\n
“I heard the sad news that Rooster’s is closing,” customer Rachel A. Jackson wrote on Facebook. “This is such a sad loss for Lake Highlands and our community.”<\/p>\n
“I shopped Rooster’s weekly and all the staff feel like family. We were told the landlord has other designs for this center,” the message said.<\/p>\n
Another Rooster Home & Hardware customer also had high praise for the store.<\/p>\n
“The Best of All Dallas area Home and Hardware is closing. What a shame. Long live Rooster Hardware. Love you all!” customer Tim Gaskin said.<\/p>\n
Rooster Home & Hardware wins awards<\/p>\n
Rooster Home & Hardware’s popularity has earned it several awards, including a Gold Medal for Best Gardening Store\/Nursery in 2022 from The Dallas Morning News’ Best in DFW People’s Choice Awards.<\/p>\n
It also won the competition’s Bronze Medal for Best Pet Store in 2022. <\/p>\n
The retailer won Gold Awards for Best in DFW People’s Choice for Best Home Improvement Store and Best Pet Store, and a Bronze award for Best Gardening Store\/Nursery in 2021.<\/p>\n
In addition to hardware, tools, plumbing, electrical, paint, and nursery products, Rooster Home & Hardware features housewares, pets and pet products, gifts, toys, and key cutting.<\/p>\n
Customers who are unable to visit the store may purchase merchandise online through Rooster Home & Hardware’s True Value site.<\/p>\n
Do it Best stores close<\/p>\n
Several Do it Best Hardware stores have closed their shops for various reasons this year.<\/p>\n
80-year-old Home Depot rival\u00a0Miller\u2019s Hardware\u00a0is shutting down its iconic Winter Park, Fla., store on May 24, after the family-operated business\u2019s owners decided it was time to close the establishment.<\/p>\n
Another\u00a0Do it Best\u00a0hardware cooperative member,\u00a0Central Center Hardware\u00a0in Chillicothe, Ohio, permanently closed down its store on April 10 after operating for 49 years.<\/p>\n
The True Value corporation, which is a national cooperative of independently owned hardware stores, was purchased by its competitor, another hardware cooperative, Do it Best, in November 2024.<\/p>\n
True Value, however, operates independently of Do it Best.<\/p>\n
Related: Major pet supplies store operator files Chapter 11 bankruptcy<\/p>\n
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