The Grommet, a marketplace owned by Ace Hardware and specializing in small brands and quirky products, is shutting down, according to a LinkedIn post from Grommet founder Jules Pieri. On Wednesday The ...

Grommet curtains are a fan favorite. They are simple, easy to hang, and get the job done. But let's be real: sometimes they look more like "college dorm" than "elegant living room." If you want your ...

I’ve had a lot of cool tech come across my desk over the years, from wireless charging mousepads to high-end webcams, from assorted fidget toys to overpriced office chairs. There’s always something ...

Many of those makers voiced their dismay when Pieri revealed in a long post on her blog that she and Domeniconi had been fired in late June by Ace Hardware, the Grommet’s majority shareholder.

Ace Hardware has acquired a majority stake in the e-Commerce startup The Grommet, which markets and sells new and innovative products created by independent entrepreneurs. Among the “Makers” ...