From succulents to bamboo shoots, indoor plants are flying off shelves as customers strive to bring a breath of fresh air to their spaces. Add a little green to your store to get customers, from first-time plant owners to experienced …
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Do it Best Builds Capacity for Strong Sales Growth Along West Coast
Do it Best broke ground on a major expansion of its Woodburn, Oregon, distribution center to support member growth along the West Coast. The multi-year project will grow the space by about 50% and increase the company’s efficiency and responsiveness …
Read More »CNRG Acquires Everson’s Hardware
Deborah and Tracy Everson, owners of Everson’s Hardware in Waconia, Minnesota, have agreed to sell their business and operating assets to Orgill subsidiary Central Network Retail Group, LLC (CNRG), a multiformat, multibrand retailer currently operating 143 hardware stores, home centers …
Read More »NHPA on the Road Explores Stores Across the Country
Renee Changnon, retail engagement specialist for the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), has been to more stores than she can count. In her eight years with the association, she has taken over nine road trips to stores across …
Read More »No More Tangled Cords
Managing cables around the house can seem overwhelming, especially with more and more smart devices coming out and needing an outlet to plug into. Using various products can help keep your cables organized together and away from small children and …
Read More »Do it Best Names New Vice President of E-Commerce
Building on its commitment to drive member growth online and in-store, Do it Best has selected a proven e-commerce leader to steer its e-commerce division, announcing Allison Flatjord as the company’s vice president of e-commerce. She replaces Nick Talarico, who …
Read More »PPG Reports 4th Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Financial Results
PPG reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022 and the full-year 2022. Net sales were down slightly from Q4 2021, posted at $4,185,000 for Q4 2022. Net income was also down 11% from $267,000,000 in 2021 to $238,000,000 …
Read More »Minwax Announces Aged Barrel as 2023 Color of the Year
Minwax® brand revealed its 2023 Color of the Year: Aged Barrel. Neutral, warm and dependable, Aged Barrel celebrates wood’s imperfections to help DIYers—both new and experienced—bring touches of their unique personal styles to any room. “As new routines push us …
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