Multiple Store Retailers HPM Building Supply, Kea’au, Hawaii COO Fujimoto has contributed to practically every area of the company, from hands-on store management to strategic planning and operations. A major test of his business savvy came in 2008 when he …

Multiple Store Retailers Miller Hardware Co., Valdosta, Georgia Director of E-Commerce In 2011, one of Miller’s first projects was to establish an e-commerce presence for the business, and today internet sales account for 4 percent of overall revenue. After enhancing …

Multiple Store Retailers Gold Beach Lumber, Gold Beach, Oregon General Manager The first major changes Ringer made to Gold Beach Lumber resulted in sales increases of 186% over four years. After he orchestrated the opening of a second location in …

Under $2 million in sales volume Woods Hardware, Cincinnati, Ohio Business Manager When he joined his family business full time in 2011, Woods eliminated outdated and redundant inventory and redesigned the salesfloor so it would be easier to navigate. With …

Under $2 million in sales volume Burney Hardware, Aberdeen, North Carolina Manager As he helped his parents prepare for a major remodel of the family store, Ransdell took the lead in updating technology, expanding categories, creating a new look for …

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