Orgill’s mission is clear—to help customers be successful. A cornerstone of this mission lies in the work of Orgill’s purchasing team, which plays a vital role in ensuring independent retailers have access to high-quality products at competitive prices. By leveraging …
Read More »Annie Palmer
The Legacy of Mister Oswald
When it comes to pop culture icons, he may not be mainstream, but Mister Oswald has garnered celebrity status and a loyal following in the hardware industry. He first appeared in the comic strip bearing his same name in October …
Read More »2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show Hits Record Attendance, New Leadership Elected
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) hosted more than 81,000 builders, remodelers, developers and other home building professionals at this year’s International Builders’ Show, making this show the largest in 17 years. The show took place in Las Vegas …
Read More »Do it Best Names New Directors of Operations
Do it Best recently announced the appointment of Matt Loprest and Tim Pieper as directors of operations for the company, following the promotions of Ty Sordelet to Do it Best vice president of logistics and Steve Rose to True Value …
Read More »Westlake Ace Hardware Adds 2 North Carolina Stores
Westlake Ace Hardware announced the opening of two new stores in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina, area. Westlake Ace currently owns and operates 14 stores in North Carolina. “We are excited to deepen our relationship with the community as a …
Read More »Corporate Transparency Act Takes Effect Again
The Corporate Transparency Act and its beneficial ownership requirement will be enforced again. Following a lifted injunction by a Texas judge who had halted reporting requirements, small businesses must follow the law by March 21. The act and beneficial ownership …
Read More »Hillman Group and FC Cincinnati Partner to Strengthen Community Impact
The Hillman Group and FC Cincinnati have entered a new partnership focused on strengthening community impact in the West End and surrounding neighborhoods in Cincinnati. “Hillman is honored and thrilled to enter this partnership with FC Cincinnati, a team and …
Read More »The Aubuchon Company Expands in New Hampshire
The owners of Rand’s Hardware in Plymouth, New Hampshire, have agreed to sell their store to The Aubuchon Company and will operate under the name Rand’s Ace Hardware following the acquisition on March 31. “Rand’s Hardware has been a mainstay …
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