Ace Hardware Corp. reported first quarter 2024 revenues of $2.1 billion, an increase of $51.6 million, or 2.5%, from the first quarter of 2023. Increases were seen across many departments with outdoor power equipment, power tools and lawn and garden …
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Marshalltown Hammer Acquires Assets of Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Co.
MARSHALLTOWN HAMMER, a wholly owned subsidiary of MARSHALLTOWN, announced the purchase of all Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Co. assets. “I am thrilled that MARSHALLTOWN HAMMER has successfully acquired the assets of Vaughan Manufacturing—it hasn’t been an easy process and their …
Read More »HDA Hosts Sold-Out Group Merchandising Conference in Indy
Last week, Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) hosted its 21st Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) in Indianapolis. Attendees of the sold-out event took part in new events, including a new vendor preview, and enjoyed returning activities like the pre-scheduled meetings with vendors. …
Read More »Maryland Adopts PaintCare Program
Households and businesses across Maryland will soon be able to recycle their leftover paint after a new law was approved by the Maryland legislature and signed on May 9 by Gov. Wes Moore. The program is anticipated to begin in …
Read More »Ace Retail Holdings to Acquire 13-Store Illinois Chain
Ace Retail Holdings announced today it has agreed to acquire Bishop Ace Hardware, a 13-location chain in central Illinois. Joe Jeffries, president and CEO of Ace Retail Holdings, says the stores will retain their Ace branding, store management, personnel and …
Read More »NRF Says Economic Growth Slows, Consumer Spending Persists
Economic growth slowed during the first three months of the year, but consumers are still spending more than last year, says Jack Kleinhenz, National Retail Federation (NRF) chief economist. “The U.S. economy lost some spring in its step during the …
Read More »3M Expands Nebraska Facility
3M announced a 90,000-square-foot expansion to its facility in Valley, Nebraska. The expansion will increase the plant’s manufacturing capacity and add roughly 40 new jobs. The $67 million investment includes new production lines, equipment and warehouse, and will help 3M more …
Read More »Koelnmesse Expands With Exclusive Design Show in Colombia
As part of its international strategy, Koelnmesse and its International Furniture and Interiors Fair (IMM Cologne) have entered into a strategic partnership with Colombia’s La Feria De Diseño Medellín, the leading design event in Latin America and The Caribbean. This …
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