Do it Best Group has brought on Helge Hinniger in the role of director of communications. Hinniger replaces Randy Rusk, who retired in June after 32 years with Do it Best Group. Hinniger brings a combination of communications, brand leadership …
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Marine Home Center has agreed to sell its Anchor Ace Hardware store in Sandwich, Massachusetts, to the Aubuchon Company. The store will eventually be rebranded to Aubuchon Ace Hardware. “For 34 years, the Sandwich store has been a fixture on …
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Ace Retail Group, owner and operator of more than 260 Ace Hardware stores across 18 states, has promoted Tony Houk to senior vice president of operations. In his expanded role, Houk will oversee store operations, commercial sales and facilities and …
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ABC Supply Interiors, a nationwide distributor of interior building materials and construction supplies, has opened a new location in Tupelo, marking its second location in Mississippi. The location is managed by Andy Witt, who was promoted to branch manager in …
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Equipping a new crop of leaders in the independent home improvement channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) hosted its college-level premier management school. The NHPA Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) develops store managers and emerging leaders into …
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Ben Ginn has been a part of the independent home improvement channel for literally his whole life, and has channeled a lifetime of hardware experience into his own content creation project. In 1978, Ben’s grandfather, Sam Ginn, started a plumbing …
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Start your conference experience early with partner-hosted events leading into the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference. All conference attendees are invited to the partner events to gather ideas, connect with your peers and see what’s new in the industry. The …
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The 2026 Hardlines Conference will take place at the historic Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, in collaboration with LBMAO. As the only national event for the home improvement industry open to all banners and suppliers, the Hardlines Conference welcomes leading …
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