Last week, Weber signed an agreement to make Ace Hardware and its subsidiary, Emery Jensen Distribution, its exclusive distribution partners within the independent home improvement channel beginning in 2026. The agreement has generated mixed feedback from retailers across the independent …
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Independent Retailer Serves Community, Customers Across Frontlines
By day, Mills Hardware and Feed store manager Andrew Tickle serves customers, answering their questions, helping them find the right products and providing a central hub for the community. When night falls, Andrew’s focus switches from the frontline of the …
Read More »Sodimac Selects Orgill as Exclusive U.S. Distribution Partner
Sodimac, Latin America’s largest home improvement retailer with more than 260 locations across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay, has chosen Orgill as its exclusive U.S.-based distribution partner for hardline products. Founded in 1952, the Chilean-based Sodimac has …
Read More »Tariff Concerns Lead to First YOY Drop in Cargo Levels Since 2023
According to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, the tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump will impact import cargo at major container ports in the U.S. The report found that imports …
Read More »Leading With a Servant Heart: Meet Top Guns Honoree Jeff Grasty
Jeff Grasty President | Florida Paints “We didn’t get back in the business for the accolades; we missed interacting with our customers and friends in the industry. The Top Guns award is validation for the work we’ve put in. It …
Read More »Following in His Father’s Footsteps: Meet Top Guns Honoree Ryan Ringer
Ryan Ringer President | Gold Beach Lumber Yard “I haven’t done it by myself. Getting the right people in the right seat has been fun, and it’s been exciting to watch them grow; I’m very proud of my team. This …
Read More »From Healthcare to Hardware: Meet Top Guns Honoree Hervey Wright
Hervey Wright President | Home Lumber and Supply Co. “It’s a great honor to be recognized for how far we’ve come along. It’s been a trial by fi re, but everybody’s risen to the challenge. This award is an acknowledgment …
Read More »Ace Hardware and Weber Blackstone Pen Exclusive Deal
According to industry sources and corporate communications being circulated, Weber has signed an agreement that will make Ace Hardware and its subsidiary, Emery Jensen Distribution, its exclusive distribution partners within the independent home improvement channel beginning in 2026. This decision …
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