With five locations in the Los Angeles area, Anawalt Lumber celebrated 100 years in business in February 2023. Throughout the year, the company hosted special in-store events and sponsored anniversary specials and giveaways. Events included workshops for gardening, DIY house-building …

R.P. Lumber Co. Inc. plans to acquire Guyot Lumber & Hardware, an independently owned retailer of hardware, lumber and building materials in Perryville, Missouri. The transaction, scheduled to close on Nov.1 marks R.P. Lumber’s eighth acquisition this year and its …

TAL Building Centers has named Gaven Gregory as its vice president of operations for the east. Gregory brings extensive leadership experience in retail and business operations, having held key roles at Valley Wide Cooperative, True Value Company and The Home …

Marking over 50 years in the independent home improvement channel, Keith Genter, owner of Center Hardware & Supply Co. in San Francisco, received the Estwing Golden Hammer Award. The Estwing Golden Hammer is given to any retailer who hits 50 years …

Do it Best has hired Curtis Smith as the new executive director of the Do it Best Foundation. In this role, Smith will focus on building the foundation’s impact and presence in the communities it serves. “I’m deeply honored to …

Nation’s Best hosted its second annual Women’s Leadership Retreat, an event dedicated to fostering leadership development, personal wellness and connection among the company’s female leaders. This year’s retreat saw significant growth, with attendance increasing by 50%, expanding beyond female store …

The True Value regional distribution centers (RDCs) are preparing for potential layoffs and shutdowns in light of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy and potential Do it Best purchase announcements earlier this month. So far, 11 of the 13 True Value RDCs …