Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. Smoke the Competition Whether it’s showing his customers how to whip up a delicious meal on the grill or welcoming hundreds from the community to an annual …
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Ace Hardware Corp. announced this week its plan to open a new customer care center in Fort Myers, Florida. The center will employ 110 Ace corporate team members and is part of the co-op’s strategic three-year plan to grow and transform its customer …
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Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. When Gerrod Brasseux decided to own and operate a hardware store, he knew he wanted to offer a well-developed grilling category. As a former educator, Brasseux naturally took to teaching …
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Manufacturers and distributors will gather this fall in order to discuss new business relationships and strengthen existing partnerships. Distribution America and PRO Group-affiliated distributors will connect with manufacturers Nov. 14-16 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida for the annual Executive …
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In June, Sears Canada filed for bankruptcy protection and announced plans to close 59 locations and cut 2,900 jobs, according to Global News. Now, the company will begin reaching out to potential buyers while it’s under creditor protection, CBC News reports. The company plans to …
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According to a Bloomberg report Monday, True Value Co. is “considering a sale that could value the home-improvement store chain at about $800 million.” People who asked not to be identified as they weren’t authorized to speak publicly say the company …
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While Sears Holdings has recently announced hundreds of store closures, the company is also introducing a new business model to the market. Sears Appliances & Mattresses in Pharr, Texas, is a new Sears-branded store that cuts out the other categories to …
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FastFerment is a premium conical fermenter that works for 5- to 7-gallon batches of wine, beer, cider and other fermentables, such as mead and kombucha. Primary and secondary fermentation happen in the same container, which eliminates racking and transferring. This …
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