Outdoor power equipment manufacturer STIHL has appointed Murray Bishop as the company’s director of sales. Bishop is a 21-year veteran of STIHL and most recently served as the branch director at Pacific STIHL. In his new role, Bishop will oversee …
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3 Ways to Stay Active After the National Hardware Virtual Show
After four days of the latest products, incisive industry research and inspiring stories of success from independent home improvement retailers, it’s a wrap on the National Hardware Virtual Show and the NRHA All-Industry Conference! “We are truly grateful to everyone …
Read More »Third-Party Sales Surge During Amazon Prime Day
Amazon says small and medium-size businesses were the big winners during the company’s 2020 Prime Day event, traditionally one of the biggest online shopping days of the year. Third-party sellers on Amazon, which include many small enterprises, surpassed $3.5 billion …
Read More »Do it Best Hardware of Clinton Hill Makes a Home in Brooklyn
Wally Abulawi was looking for a building for a new supermarket in New York City when the notion struck him: His next business could be a hardware store. His retail experience came from owning and operating supermarkets, but the new …
Read More »Benjamin Moore Selects 2021 Color of the Year
Paint manufacturer Benjamin Moore has selected Aegean Teal 2136-40 as its 2021 color of the year. The company says the blue-green hue integrates well with its Color Trends 2021 portfolio, which includes 11 other color options. “Amid uncertainty, people yearn …
Read More »Taiwan Excellence Hardware Showcase Begins Oct. 23
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Taiwan Industry Image Promotion Project has been organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade in conjunction with the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Hosted by TAITRA, this project will help domestic firms conduct multiple online …
Read More »OLFA Corp. Opens New North American Subsidiaries
OLFA Corp., creator of various cutting tools, has announced the establishment of two new companies in North America to facilitate rapid product development and strengthen sales and marketing capabilities. The two new companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of OLFA Corp. …
Read More »Design & Construction Week Goes Virtual for 2021
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) announced that the eighth annual Design & Construction Week featuring NAHB’s International Builders’ Show® (IBS) and NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS) will be …
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