Do it Best Group announced that operations at the True Value office in Chicago will materially conclude on Oct. 9, marking another step in the company’s accelerated integration of True Value. On July 1, Do it Best Group announced it …
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Tractor Supply Expands Pet Assortment
Tractor Supply Company announced a major expansion of its pet section to include more than 200 new dog and cat products in all stores nationwide. The new assortment delivers premium food, treats, toys, meal enhancements and other everyday essentials. “Pets …
Read More »Bliffert Lumber and East Side Lumber Announce Merger
Bliffert Lumber and East Side Lumber completed their merger effective Aug. 1, bringing together two strong independent lumber companies with a shared commitment to exceptional customer service, trusted relationships and the communities they serve. East Side Lumber has been employee-owned …
Read More »Central Network Retail Group Acquires Terry’s Hardware in Minnesota
Orgill announced that its retail subsidiary, Central Network Retail Group (CNRG), is expanding its presence in the Minneapolis metropolitan area through the asset acquisition of Terry’s Hardware, a well-respected retailer that has served the community of Hastings, Minnesota, for nearly …
Read More »Retailer Completes 120-Mile Canoe Marathon to Raise Money for CMN
Going from never touching a paddle to accomplishing 120 miles of canoeing, independent retailer Ryan Clouse completed the AuSable River Canoe Marathon to raise money for four Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals in Michigan. The AuSable River Canoe Marathon is a …
Read More »Tri-County Lumber Welcomes Director of Sales & Estimating
Tri-County Lumber Company in Clearwater, Minnesota, announced the addition of a new director of sales and estimating, Carson Velaski. Most recently, Velaski served as regional sales manager with US LBM, where he led regional sales initiatives across Northern Minnesota and …
Read More »Notre Dame Athletics Names True Value Official Home Improvement Partner
True Value announced today a new sponsorship with Notre Dame Athletics, becoming the Official Home Improvement Partner of Notre Dame Athletics. The partnership marks another major step in True Value’s national brand revitalization, building on the company’s recent national marketing …
Read More »2026 IHI Conference Fuels Growth Through Collaboration, Innovation
Representing all wholesalers and distributors and coming from all across North America, attendees of the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) left with new ideas, renewed connections and a reinvigorated spirit to strengthen their operations. Hosted by the North …
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