Spray Adhesives (SPONSORED) Versatile, strong, durable—the 3M™ Super 77™ Multi-Surface Super Strength, 3M™ Max Strength Contact Adhesive Spray 90 and 3M™ Corner Bead Spray Adhesive Spray 61 for drywall provide strong, permanent bonds on a variety of surfaces. Containing fewer volatile …
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PLM Announces Key Leadership Moves and Promotions
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, today introduces several executive leadership changes and promotions across the organization. The executive-level changes demonstrate the company’s commitment to strategically prepare for the future with an …
Read More »Ace Retail Group Expands in 4 States
Ace Retail Group, which operates over 260 Ace Hardware stores throughout North America, opened four new stores in North Carolina, Nebraska, California and Kansas. “As we continue to grow, our focus stays the same—being a helpful, reliable part of each …
Read More »A Celebration of Excellence
By Scott Jerousek First and foremost, I would like to congratulate this year’s class of Top Guns recipients. Take a moment and let it sink in—you’re being recognized by your industry as the best of the best. This is a …
Read More »Cross-Training for Survival
By Jeremy Melnick What’s the shortest amount of time a new hire has lasted on the salesfloor before quitting or being fired? A month? A week? A day? An hour? For me, it was 10 minutes. “I don’t sweep or …
Read More »Hot Products – April 29, 2026
Surface Cleaner, 16 in Outflow Surface x ¼ inch Plug (SPONSORED) The Surface Cleaner, 16-inch Outflow Surface x ¼-inch Plug from Forney Industries is a 16-inch pressure washer attachment with dual rotating stainless-steel nozzles for cleaning flat surfaces, including concrete, …
Read More »Big C Lumber Announces New GM
Big C Lumber announced the promotion of Courtney Kaptur to general manager of its location in Three Oaks, Michigan. Kaptur began her career with the company as a kitchen and bath designer and later advanced to assistant manager at the …
Read More »Rural King Opens 150th Store
Rural King announced the grand opening of its new store in Sebring, Florida, marking the company’s 150th location nationwide. Grand opening festivities will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tasting event and a free tote bag for the first 150 customers, along …
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