As Craft American Hardware celebrates 50 years in Wilmington, it continues to thrive by mixing old-school charm with modern service and treating every customer like family.
There are few places left with that feel from another time, where the owners know your name, your dog’s name or even what room in your house you’re currently renovating.
But Craft American Hardware on Wrightsville Avenue is one of those places. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in October 2025, this store has that magical, old-time feeling.
How does time stand still at Craft Hardware? It’s a combination of things, according to Eric Korman. He and his father, Dan Korman, have owned Craft Hardware since 1990, when they purchased it from a group of investors led by Pete Watkins. The name Craft Hardware comes from the former store manager, Ed Craft.
“Pete liked the idea of having the person you dealt with having their name on the store,” Eric says…