Once a giant among big-box retailers, Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy this week and is starting the process of closing its 360 locations, as well as 120 BuyBuy Baby stores. According to NPR, the company missed the mark …
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Since announcing the appointment of Chad Ruth as president and CEO in March, United Hardware has made additional personnel promotions designed to enhance the leadership team and provide continued support to the company and its retailers. Dwight Samson has been …
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PPG reported first quarter financial results for 2023. They had record net sales of about $4.4 billion and organic sales grew more than 5% over 2022. The reported earnings per diluted share (EPS) was $1.11 and the adjusted EPS was …
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In a major expansion of its product lines, services and facilities, HPM Building Supply recently acquired 87ZERO, a Honolulu-based custom cabinetry firm that specializes in architectural elements such as furniture, fixtures, equipment, premium appliances, global sourcing and interior products. The …
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Showing off the latest trends in home design, Hartville Hardware recently cut the ribbon on its latest Idea House, a modern full-sized farmhouse that lives in the center of the 305,000-square-foot retail store. The Idea House features a blend of …
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Westlake Ace Hardware recently introduced a program to recognize its store associates and celebrate the work they do in communities across America. Helpful Hearts focuses on associates who are doing the unexpected, always finding ways to help others, choosing to …
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Despite the average price of a gallon of paint increasing by nearly $3 a gallon in the past year, overall paint satisfaction has held steady, according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Paint Satisfaction StudySM. Additionally, the percentage of paint …
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PPG announced an expansion of its paint assortment of GLIDDEN® paint by PPG products for independent dealer partners. The reimagined program strengthens the lineup of GLIDDEN DIY paint offerings to this key retail channel, highlighting PPG’s commitment to the dealer …
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