In early July, House-Hasson finalized the acquisition of former Midwestern U.S. wholesale hardware distributor Bostwick-Braun’s warehouses and inventory. The acquisition adds two warehouses in Indiana and Arkansas, as well as more than 45,000 stock keeping units (SKU) to its existing …
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Comparable Sales Down for Home Depot in Q2, Overall Sales Up Slightly
The Home Depot® reported sales of $43.2 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, an increase of 0.6% from the second quarter of fiscal 2023. Total sales include $1.3 billion from the recent acquisition of SRS Distribution Inc. (SRS), …
Read More »Ace 2024 Fall Convention Brings Together the Past, Present and Future
In celebration of 100 years of helpful service under its belt, Ace Hardware pulled out all the stops for its Fall 2024 Convention held in the company’s hometown of Chicago. Over three days, Ace retailers, vendors and industry players came …
Read More »Valspar Names Blue Hue “Encore” Its 2025 Color of the Year
Retailer Congratulates Wholesaler on Milestone Anniversary
For Gene Pedrotti, hardware is much more than nuts and bolts. For Gene, hardware is history, family and community. As the third-generation owner of Pedrotti Ace Hardware in Benicia, California, Gene is committed to continuing the legacy his great-grandfather and uncles …
Read More »Ace Hardware Launches New Experiential Store Concept
Unveiled today at Ace Hardware’s Fall 2024 Convention in a 13,000-square-foot Store on the Floor, ELEVATE3 Ace is a new experiential store concept that will roll out at new and existing stores over the next five years. Ace plans on …
Read More »NHPA Cash Flow Webinar Now Available on Demand
In anticipation of the launch of the new Navigating Cash Flow course this fall, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) hosted a free webinar “Diagnosing Your Cash Flow Issues” that is now available on demand. Check out this …
Read More »Discount Ends Soon for Independent Home Improvement Conference Registration
The deadline to save on registration and the hotel room block for the 2024 Independent Home Improvement Conference has been extended to Aug. 5. This is your last chance to save hundreds on IHI Conference registration and your stay at …
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