When you notice an employee doing an exceptional job or going above and beyond their normal duties, thank them. Let them know you notice and appreciate their efforts. You might even want to go a step further and offer a …
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Aubuchon Company to Acquire Martin’s Hardware & Building Supply
Martin and Kathleen Clark, owners and operators of Martin’s Hardware & Building Supply in Bristol and Middlebury, Vermont, have agreed to sell their business to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned hardware store chain in America. “Martin and …
Read More »US LBM To Acquire Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company
US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the U.S., announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Texas-based Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company, a prominent building products supplier to building professionals and homeowners in the Southwest. …
Read More »Nation’s Best Acquires Advanced Window Systems
Nation’s Best has added Advanced Window Systems (AWS), one of the region’s top providers of premier windows and doors, to its family of businesses. AWS maintains a large warehouse south of Dallas, Texas, and a showroom in the Dallas Design …
Read More »Hardlines Distribution Alliance Hosts Its First GMC
After the formation of Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) in April, the organization hosted its first in-person Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) last week at the Embassy Suites Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. As the first event hosted by HDA, all attendees were …
Read More »3 Best Practices for Business LinkedIn Pages
LinkedIn can be a great tool when wielded correctly. It can grow your business, help with hiring and create connections in your industry. According to LinkedIn, pages with complete information get 30% more weekly views. When creating a business LinkedIn …
Read More »McCoy’s Building Supply Appoints New President and CEO
Meagan McCoy Jones has been named president and CEO of McCoy’s Building Supply and assumes her position on June 1, 2022. Jones will be responsible for overseeing the company headquartered in San Marcos, Texas. Jones succeeds her father, Brian McCoy, …
Read More »J.D. Power Releases 2022 U.S. Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction Study
J.D. Power recently released its 2022 U.S. Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction StudySM, which measures customer satisfaction through five factors: staff and service, in-store experience, merchandise, online experience and price. Despite supply chain challenges and other COVID-19-related issues, the study shows …
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