Koopman Lumber recently announced a planned CEO transition, with Denise Brookhouse assuming the role of chief executive officer on Jan. 1, 2026, succeeding Dirk Koopman, who has served as the company’s CEO since 2010. “It has been an honor to …
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4 Winter Preparedness Products for an Emergency Car Kit
Packing an emergency preparedness kit in a vehicle for cold weather is essential to be ready for unexpected weather conditions. Hardware Retailing recommends these four products for customers building a emergency kit as the weather gets colder. Flashlights The Bunkhouse 2-in-1 …
Read More »Thanksgiving Weekend Draws in Nearly 203 Million Shoppers
Thanksgiving weekend brought in a record 202.9 million consumers during the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual consumer survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Thanksgiving weekend is …
Read More »The Home Depot Canada Launches Partnership With Instacart
Instacart recently announced a new partnership with The Home Depot Canada, now offering same-day delivery from over 175 Home Depot stores across the country. With this launch, The Home Depot Canada becomes the first nationwide home improvement retailer available on …
Read More »The Impact of Location and Neighborhood Condition on Home Value
While home value is determined by several factors, including home size, square footage and curb appeal, a home’s location decides a noticeably significant portion of a home’s overall value. According to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders …
Read More »Inventive Inventory: 4 Winning Niche Categories
A home improvement operation’s core pillars, like plumbing, electrical and paint, are often the main drivers of customer traffic and product sales. When handled correctly, niche categories can also pull their weight in attracting additional customers and creating impulse purchases. …
Read More »ABC Supply Expands Texas Footprint With Acquisition
ABC Supply Co. recently announced it has acquired the assets of Roofing Supply, – Houston, Inc., marking the company’s 58th location in Texas. “Roofing Supply, – Houston, Inc. has built a strong reputation for being reliable, fair and committed to …
Read More »Hardlines Distribution Alliance Hosts 21st Annual Executive Planning Conference
Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) recently hosted the 21st Annual Executive Planning Conference (EPC) in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, featuring three days of networking, one-on-one meetings and award ceremonies. Vendors participated in the New Vendor Showcase on Tuesday morning, allowing new …
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