The Home Depot announced it has received clearance from the Canadian Competition Bureau, in the form of no-action letter, in connection to the company’s previous tender offer to purchase through its wholly owned subsidiary Gold Acquisition Sub, Inc. (Purchaser), all …
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Hancock Lumber Welcomes Seventh Generation Owners to Board of Directors
Hancock Lumber recently announced the appointment of two seventh-generation owners as official board members of the company. Chairman and sixth-generation owner, Kevin Hancock welcomed daughters, Abby (Hancock) Doherty and Sydney (Hancock) Hillman to the board with five additional outside directors. …
Read More »Enyart’s Hardware Celebrates 50 Years of Community Service
Enyart’s Hardware, a beloved hardware store in Rochester, Indiana, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, complete with weekendlong festivities with customers and neighbors who have been loyal customers in supporting the business since its founding in 1975. The celebration included vendor …
Read More »Ace Retail Holdings Announces Multi-Store Remodeling Initiative
Ace Retail Holdings recently announced the launch of a multi-year initiative to remodel its stores with a new hardware shopping experience. Planning to make significant investments over the next five years, Ace Retail Holdings aims to install the new store concept …
Read More »HIRI Fast Facts: American Housing Spending
The Home Improvement Research Institute’s American Housing Survey analyzes the frequency, types and average spend of home improvement projects among U.S. homeowners and the relationship between home improvement activities and housing market conditions. See these fast facts from the study: …
Read More »Do it Best Group Appoints Director of HR Operations
Do it Best Group recently announced the appointment of Morgan Lewis to director of human resources operations and shared services. Lewis brings experience in building effective HR programs and leadership in the manufacturing sector. In her new role, she will …
Read More »The Song and Dance of Customer Returns
By Dan Kurash, Store Manager at JC Licht When it comes to a contractor and DIY-centered home improvement location, it can be important to keep in mind this word regarding counter sales: reciprocation. Reciprocation within any interaction lends itself to …
Read More »ABC Supply Expands in Mississippi
ABC Supply Co. Inc. announced it has acquired Exterior Home Products, LLC. in Columbus, Mississippi. This acquisition marks ABC Supply’s fourth location in Mississippi. “We’re thrilled to welcome Exterior Home Products to the ABC Supply family,” says Scott Toumbleston, Southeast …
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