According to a letter sent to Ace Canada dealers this week, starting in 2025, Ace International will no longer support or supply Ace Canada dealers. The letter was signed by Ed Dentzman, Ace Hardware Corp. vice president of international finance. …

In one of the biggest deals the independent home improvement industry has seen in decades, Do it Best has announced its bid to acquire substantially all assets from True Value, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy under private equity ownership.  …

By Jim Close Managing Partner Risk Management Services Loss Prevention In the previous article, we looked at some of the most common methods dishonest employees use to steal. The focus was primarily around fraudulent register transactions. In this article, we …

Ruan Transportation Management Systems named Do it Best driver Dean Key of Milbank, South Dakota, as its 2023 Driver of the Year. Key has 40 years of driving experience, including 28 years with Ruan, one of the largest family-owned transportation …

By Adam Gunnett Director of IT & Business Intelligence Busy Beaver Building Centers Inc. In hardware retail, effective employee communication is essential for smooth operations and a positive workplace culture. Using intent-based communication mapping allows managers to categorize information by …

As communities across the southeast recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, independent home improvement retailers in those areas and beyond are stepping up and spearheading recovery efforts. The Aubuchon Company The company added supplies such as cases of …

Throughout the month of October, organizations and businesses will celebrate Careers in Construction Month, promoting and celebrating career paths in the building trades industry.  The National Association of Home Builders has released a Careers in Construction Month Toolkit with ideas …