Strategies_Spring_2025

CUSTOMER PROFILE

Driven to Succeed

How Moody’s Hardware Is Bringing Hardware to a Small Town

Moody’s Hardware owner Shiloh Little and her family broke ground on their building together.

These trailblazers bring entrepreneurial prowess and a fresh perspective on customer service, humor, engagement, and innovative business practices. As you delve into this store and ones in future issues, you’ll find tales of resilience, ingenuity, and collaboration. These women are building more than businesses—they’re building communities and legacies. No matter who you are, we can all agree that leadership in hardware is about grit, vision, and the ability to adapt in an ever-evolving industry.

Having more women in our industry fosters a diverse range of perspectives, driving communication and creativity. Retail can be challenging—we know the demands of balancing long hours with family, friends, and the rest of life. Through our interviews with these leaders, we discovered their remarkable ability to multitask while fostering a strong sense of community through their dedication and adaptability. Let the success stories on the following pages and in future issues inspire you as they have inspired us.

FOREWORD BY BLISH CONNOR

R etail hardware life and a vital thread in our American fabric, has seen a shift as more women step into owner and leadership roles. store ownership, a cornerstone of local

24 Spring 2025 • Hardlines Strategies