The Retail and Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) announced the launch of LinkSECURE, a new membership program to help mature the cybersecurity capabilities of vendors and address the growing concern of supply chain cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The program aims …
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Builders Lumber & Hardware Hosts Inaugural EGGfest
Builders Lumber & Hardware in Shelbyville, Indiana, held its inaugural Smokin’ The Ville EGGfest, which brought together grilling enthusiasts to explore the versatility of the Big Green Egg, while also raising funds for the Shelbyville Central Schools Therapy Service Dog …
Read More »Wallace Distribution Dealers Aim for Success at Fall 2024 Market
Following the market theme of “Aiming for Success,” the Wallace Distribution Fall 2024 Dealer Market highlighted the services and opportunities the hardware distributor provides to help its dealers succeed in a competitive industry. “In an industry where success is measured …
Read More »Industry Reacts to True Value Bankruptcy and Potential Sale to Do it Best
On Monday, the independent home improvement industry woke up to some of the biggest news in decades as Do it Best announced its bid to acquire substantially all assets from True Value, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy under private …
Read More »Ace International to Discontinue Support of Ace Canada Dealers
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. …
Read More »NHPA Offers Tools, Reassurances to Retailers Potentially Impacted by True Value Bankruptcy
True Value Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Do it Best Bids to Acquire Assets
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. …
Read More »Expert Column: An Internal Theft Method Most People Miss
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 …
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