Engaging with customers of all ages in a creative way, Madison Lumber & Hardware in Ketchikan, Alaska, opened up the Projects Room where it hosts how-to classes. Madison Lumber & Hardware CFO Janice Walker says the idea for the Projects …
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Do it Best Names Eric Knox Director of LBM Sales
Do it Best has announced the appointment of Eric Knox as the new director of LBM sales. Formerly the director of strategic business development, Eric brings a proven track record and a wealth of sales experience. Eric will focus on …
Read More »Crawfish Boil Supplies Appeal to Southern Tradition
A popular tradition in Louisiana and other southern states, crawfish boils bring friends and family together around delicious creole cooking. At Stine Home + Yard, which has 12 locations in Louisiana and one in Natchez, Mississippi, crawfish boil supplies are …
Read More »Maryland Retailer Takes Part in Boat Shrinkwrap Recycling Program
In an effort to support conservation efforts and provide a helpful service to customers, Rommel’s Ace in Stevensville, Maryland, has joined the Queen Anne’s County Boat Shrinkwrap Recycling Program. The Chesapeake Bay area is popular for boating and many owners …
Read More »Kids Hour Offers Opportunity for In-Store Fun and Learning
During its monthly Kids Hour event, Olson’s Ace Hardware in Parsons, Kansas, welcomes a younger demographic into the store to enjoy a craft, learn something new or just have fun. The store began hosting the events in November 2023, and for …
Read More »Independent Home Improvement Conference Announces Keynote Lineup
Bringing the industry together for three days of fun, sun, education and networking, the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) has set the lineup of keynote speakers for the afternoon general sessions. These keynote speakers will share insights on change …
Read More »Do it Best Announces Q3 Financials, Operational Successes and Planned Investments
After three quarters in its fiscal year, Do it Best reported total sales of more than $3.2 billion, a decrease of 7.2% over the same period during the prior year. The co-op attributed the decline to an increase in interest …
Read More »Home Hardware Stores Limited Celebrates 60 Years of Serving Communities
Over 60 years ago in St. Jacobs, Ontario, Walter J. Hachborn and Henry Sittler laid the groundwork for what would become Canada’s largest dealer-owned and operated home improvement retailer. Since then, Home Hardware Stores Limited has expanded to more than …
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