Ace Hardware hit a trifecta of sorts in 2017 – record net sales, record net income and record shareholder return.

The Oak Brook, Illinois-based co-op reported fourth quarter revenues of $1.2 billion, up 5.8% from the same quarter last year. Net income was $21.5 million, up from $12.1 million in the prior-year period.

CEO John Venhuizen said he was proud of the performance.

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