NRF CEO and president Matthew Shay joined the “Retail Gets Real” podcast live alongside Bill Thorne, NRF senior vice president of communications and public affairs, from Retail’s Big Show to talk about the event, how retailers fared this holiday season …
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Rocky’s Ace Hardware Grows to 50 Stores, Adding Two Massachusetts Locations
Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers, announced its planned acquisition of two Massachusetts stores, growing its footprint to 50 locations in nine states. The Falcone family will purchase the Smith family’s Cape Ann stores–Smith …
Read More »Kelly-Moore Paints Announces Immediate Cease in Operations
Kelly-Moore Paints announced it plans to immediately cease operations and out-of-court “wind down” process all of its business. As it begins to cease operations, the company will continue to fulfill previously placed orders from its existing inventory at its Union …
Read More »Lowe’s Launches DIYer Rewards Program
Lowe’s announced an update to its loyalty program designed for DIY customers that offerings cost savings and rewards. The new MyLowe’s Rewards also offers exclusive perks only for members. The loyalty program is now available in select regions and will …
Read More »Essential Items For a First-Time Grilling Setup
With warmer weather on the horizon, backyard patios will soon be filled with grilling enthusiasts wafting the sweet, smoky smell of charcoal and barbecue into the air. For some, buying a grill for the first time and determining everything they …
Read More »Upgrade Your Store’s Coffee Brewing Section
In a world buzzing with caffeine enthusiasts, the desire to bring the coffee shop experience home is on the rise. Around 74% of Americans drink coffee every day, with 49% drinking three to five cups every day, according to data …
Read More »Take it Outside: Essential Porch Decor Items to Stock
For many homeowners, their porch is a way to show their personality outside, give their neighbors a glimpse into their house and provide outside living space. According to data compiled by the International Casual Furnishing Association (IFCA) in 2021, more …
Read More »Hot Products – January 10, 2024
Push Block The GrabberPRO™ is an adjustable push block that is ideal for use on table saws, router tables, jointers and band saws. The multileg design allows the GrabberPRO™ to pass over both sides of a saw blade, keeping contact …
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