Do it Best Corp. has come to an agreement with a new overseas affiliate to develop its first retail locations in Saudi Arabia. The agreement provides Saudi Arabia-based Albawardi Group exclusive development rights in the country and will lead to Attken …
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Retired Ace Hardware Executive Dies at Age 94
Carl Bicking, former executive vice president of sales for Ace Hardware Corporation, died May 12 at the age of 94. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marian Bicking. Bicking was a World War II veteran who served in the Army Corps …
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This week, Ace Hardware Corporation reported record revenue and net income for the first quarter of 2015. First-quarter revenues of $1.2 billion were 10 percent higher than the first quarter of 2014. Net income was $29.9 million for the first quarter of 2015, …
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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. today reported net earnings of $673 million for the quarter ending May 1, a 7.8 percent increase over the same period a year ago. Sales for the first quarter increased 5.4 percent to $14.1 billion, up from $13.4 billion in the first …
Read More »Displaying Good Scents: Using Fragrance to Give Product Displays Extra Pop
By Roger Bensinger Imagine two product displays for flowerpots in the garden section of a hardware store. When you walk up to the first one, your nose fills with the unpleasant scent of vinyl garden hoses hanging a few feet …
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Keep items strapped into place. The 25-inch TitanStraps® can handle blistering heat or sub-zero temperatures TitanStraps® are made from a stretchy, high-performance polymer injected with a 10-year UV additive for extra longevity. TitanStraps® have many uses for consumers—from securing ladders, …
Read More »Portable Tabletop Grill
Easily pack up the grill to go. The Weber Q 1200 grill provides the performance of a big grill in a smaller format. The Q 1200 grill features 189 square inches of cooking space, porcelain-enameled cast iron cooking grates, two folding …
Read More »Eco-Friendly Drain Cleaner
Quickly and easily clear clogged and slow-running drains. The Zip-It® is a durable plastic tool suitable for use in many residential drains, including most household sinks, showers and tub drains. It is 20 inches long, with 18 inches of barbed …
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