Tyndale Advisors, the wholly owned subsidiary and marketing arm of Orgill Inc., has announced the promotion of Jim Rivas to president. The change represents a strategic pivot toward prioritizing growth and innovation, both within the company and for the clients …
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EISENWARENMESSE to Highlight Product Discovery, Education
On March 3-6, home improvement retailers, vendors and other industry members will meet together in Cologne, Germany, for product discovery and education at the EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair Cologne 2024. As a central meeting place for the international hardware industry, the …
Read More »Q4 Sales, Transaction Count Down, Transaction Size Up Slightly in Retailer Index
Each quarter, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), in conjunction with The Farnsworth Group, surveys independent retailers on several key operating metrics. The Independent Retailer Index asks retailers across the U.S. about their year-over-year performance in the previous …
Read More »Snow Shoveling Contest Warms Customers
Taking an often-dreaded winter chore—shoveling snow—David Strano turned it into a fun way to connect with customers by hosting a snow shoveling contest. Strano, the general manager of Ambridge Do It Best Home Center in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, saw a similar …
Read More »Rebranding Brings Fresh Look, Renewed Focus to Mead Lumber
In the summer of 2023, Mead Lumber launched a rebranding initiative aimed at updating the company’s look and creating consistency across its business units, both with employees and customers. The rebranding initiative features a new, modern logo and a refreshed …
Read More »Ace 2023 Revenues Down, Alongside Record Operating Income
Ace Hardware Corp. reported fourth quarter 2023 financials, which included revenues of $2.1 billion, a decrease of 3% from the fourth quarter of 2022. Net income was $0.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. Full-year revenues were $9.1 billion, …
Read More »New Design Center Fabricates Opportunities at Builders
Builders Warehouse had already built a reputation in Nebraska and Colorado for being the go-to place for homebuilding products, but recently took that reputation to the next level with a state-of-the-art design center at its Kearney, Nebraska, location, one of …
Read More »Taylor Swift-Themed Window Attracts Attention
As one of the most famous people on the planet right now, Taylor Swift is everywhere, including the window displays of Vickery Ace Hardware in Smyrna, Georgia. Owner Susan Harlan says the Taylor Swift-themed window displays were put together by …
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