Sunshine Ace Hardware has opened its newest retail store in Babcock Ranch, Florida, bringing the first hardware store to the area. Michael Schulz was appointed as store manager for the new location, bringing experience from his time as manager at …
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Hancock Lumber announced plans to acquire Johnson Lumber, a single-location lumberyard located in Salisbury, Massachusetts. The store will begin operating as Hancock Lumber on June 2. “It’s been an honor to work with the Johnson family on the acquisition and integration …
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RONA inc. recently celebrated the conversion of 15 new stores to the RONA+ banner, continuing the Canadian-based home improvement retailer’s brand repositioning. “Canadians truly connect with our brand, and RONA’s enhanced store concept has won over our customers. Indeed, stores …
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J.D. Power released its 2025 U.S. Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction Study, measuring key drivers of satisfaction among customers who purchased home improvement-related products from a home improvement retailer. The study noted 64% of home improvement retailer shoppers would definitely shop …
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Ace Hardware released its Q1 2025 financial results, reporting a 0.6% increase in same-store sales for its hardware format. According to Ace’s corporate report, the approximately 3,900 Ace retailers who share daily retail sales data reported flat U.S. retail same-store …
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IKEA U.S. launched its new rewards program for members of the company’s loyalty program, IKEA Family. The new program allows members to earn points throughout more aspects of their shopping experience, including planning, shopping and purchasing. IKEA Family members earn …
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May is National Home Remodeling Month and many local home builder associations are hosting home shows and parades of homes in honor of the month-long celebration. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recommends the following eight ways to connect …
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Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) recently hosted its 22nd Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) in Covington, Kentucky, the first time the city has played host of the event. Over the course of three days, attendees participated in 1,169 pre-scheduled meetings in merchandised …
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