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Orgill’s Brand Building Team Fuels Dealer Growth

To help provide the scale and assistance retailers need in developing and communicating their unique brands, Orgill offers its customers access to a range of brand-building tools, from easy-to-use, menu-driven toolboxes to a complete team of brand-building professionals ready to …

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ILA Labor Union Possibly Heading to Strike at U.S. Ports

port strike

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union, which represents 45,000 workers at major container ports, and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are currently in negotiations as the union’s contract expires September 30. In a report from Reuters, the groups have …

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Discount Retailer Big Lots Files for Chapter 11

Big Lots bankruptcy

Discount home goods retailer Big Lots announced today it has filed for Chapter 11, and its stores and operations have been acquired by private equity firm Nexus Capital Management. “The actions we are taking today will enable us to move …

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Do it Best Promotes Lauren Wilson to LBM Purchasing Role

lauren wilson promoted

Do it Best announced the promotion of Lauren Wilson to building materials divisional purchasing manager, effective immediately. Wilson will enhance the company’s long-term, program-driven procurement process by fostering strategic supplier relationships that align with the growth goals of the Lumber …

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Behind the Scenes of Color of the Year With Valspar

Valspar Color of the Year

Earlier this week, Valspar announced its 2025 Color of the Year: Encore (available at Lowe’s) and Epic Adventure (available at independent home improvement stores). To learn more about this bold color selection and for more on the strategy behind selecting a color …

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Festool Launches First-to-Market Exoskeleton

ExoActive exoskeleton

Festool announced a groundbreaking tool setting new standards for overhead tasks. The ExoActive exoskeleton supports users under the arm, taking effort out of strenuous work on walls or ceilings. It will be available starting Sept. 12, retailing at $3,495. “We …

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