House-Hasson Hardware signed a letter of intent to acquire Bostwick-Braun Hardware, a Midwestern U.S. wholesale hardware distributor, officials of both companies have announced. The acquisition will include warehouses and inventory. Steve Henry, president and CEO of House-Hasson, and Pete Richichi, CEO …
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True Value Receives International Award for EasyCare Paint Line
True Value Co. has received the inaugural “ESG and Community Award” from Allergy Standards, an international certification leader in healthier indoor environments. The award recognizes True Value’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, as well as the company’s …
Read More »Celebrating a Century in Business, Ace Reinforces Its Relevancy at the 2024 Spring Convention
Under the big Dallas skyline, Ace retailers from around the world began celebrating Ace Hardware’s 100th Anniversary at the 2024 Spring Convention. Along with the usual product discovery, training and networking opportunities, Ace retailers reflected on the success of the …
Read More »Entries Now Open for Hardlines 2024 Outstanding Retailer Awards
Hardlines has announced the call for entries for the 2024 Outstanding Retailer Awards (ORA). The awards recognize the finest retailers in Canada in the hardware and home improvement industry. All Canadian hardware and home improvement retailers and managers who have …
Read More »Nation’s Best Makes its Entrance in the State of Colorado
Nation’s Best recently expanded its national footprint, making its entrance in Colorado. With the addition of Timberline Builders Supply in Walden, Colorado, Nation’s Best brings their total location count to 55 across 17 states. Timberline Building Supply in Walden, Colorado, …
Read More »2024 EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair Sees Strong Attendance
Returning to the original date for the event, EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair 2024 welcomed 38,000 trade visitors from 133 countries. The event took place in Cologne, Germany, March 3-6 and brought together the global hardware industry for product discovery, education …
Read More »Paint Expert Shares Knowledge on Social Media
As it engages with customers in different ways, Country Paint and Hardware in North Branford, Connecticut, stays active on social media, posting about new products, deals and discounts, company news, fun ways the store supports customers and the community and …
Read More »2 Industry Events Join Forces at the Independent Home Improvement Conference
In six months, two respected industry events—the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Independents Conference and The Hardware Conference—will come together to form the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference). Hardware Retailing sat down with NHPA COO and publisher …
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