When customers arrive asking for a big-box price match on hand and power tools, the first thing Robert Moore does is check the model number. “I am almost certain there will be a difference between what they sell and what we …
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HDW’s Spring Market Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Hardware Distribution Warehouse Inc. held its Spring Market at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Ark., Jan. 24-26. This years’ theme, Back to the Future, celebrated the company’s 20th anniversary. Kenneth R. Beauvais, president and CEO, reported dealers and …
Read More »House-Hasson Sets Records for New, Remodeled Dealers’ Stores
House-Hasson Hardware, the nation’s largest independent regional hardware distributor, set a new company record in 2013 for new and remodeled hardware store and lumberyard projects, and heads into 2014 with more such projects pending than at the start of any …
Read More »Do it Best Corp. Announces Executive Leadership Transition
Do it Best Corp. announced the retirement of one senior leader and the transition of another leader into a new position. Effective June 30, Do it Best Corp. Vice President of Retail Logistics John Snider will retire and Vice President …
Read More »Do it Best Corp. Names Regional Sales and Business Development Manager for Northeastern U.S.
Do it Best Corp. announces the promotion of Bob Gumash to regional sales and business development manager for the northeastern United States, a territory that encompasses New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Virginia, …
Read More »Orgill Inc. Concludes Open-to-Buy Event for Canadian Vendor Community
More than 55 vendors, all interested in working with Orgill to increase market share in Canada, the U.S. and in some cases both, gathered Jan. 17 in Toronto to meet with senior members of Orgill Inc.’s merchandising team to discuss …
Read More »Remodeling Activity Holds Steady Moving into 2014
The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) held steady at 57 in the fourth quarter of 2013, the highest reading since the first quarter of 2004, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). “The remodeling industry ends 2013 on a …
Read More »Four Tips for Selling Storage and Organization
Perhaps winter instills the desire for organization because being stuck inside we’re forced to confront our clutter on a daily basis. Whatever the reason, winter is a time when organization is top of mind. Use these tips below to make …
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