Tractor Supply Company recently released its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting a 2.3% increase in net sales and an update to the 2026 fiscal year outlook. Net sales reached $4.54 billion in Q2, jumping 2.3% year …
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Do it Best Group Teams Collaborate on Innovative Solutions for Independent Retailers
Do it Best Group recently brought together team members from across the organization for Mission Possible, an intensive internal innovation event focused on developing practical solutions to meaningful business challenges. Mission Possible invited team members with technical, strategic, operational and creative …
Read More »Do it Best Group Names New Communications Director
Do it Best Group has brought on Helge Hinniger in the role of director of communications. Hinniger replaces Randy Rusk, who retired in June after 32 years with Do it Best Group. Hinniger brings a combination of communications, brand leadership …
Read More »Aubuchon Company to Acquire Anchor Ace Hardware
Marine Home Center has agreed to sell its Anchor Ace Hardware store in Sandwich, Massachusetts, to the Aubuchon Company. The store will eventually be rebranded to Aubuchon Ace Hardware. “For 34 years, the Sandwich store has been a fixture on …
Read More »Ace Retail Group Promotes Tony Houk to SVP Operations
Ace Retail Group, owner and operator of more than 260 Ace Hardware stores across 18 states, has promoted Tony Houk to senior vice president of operations. In his expanded role, Houk will oversee store operations, commercial sales and facilities and …
Read More »ABC Supply Interiors Adds Tupelo Location
ABC Supply Interiors, a nationwide distributor of interior building materials and construction supplies, has opened a new location in Tupelo, marking its second location in Mississippi. The location is managed by Andy Witt, who was promoted to branch manager in …
Read More »Ace Hardware and Ace Handyman Services Recognized on Entrepreneur’s Best Franchise List
Ace Hardware and Ace Handyman Services, a subsidiary of Ace Hardware, announced they have both been recognized on Entrepreneur magazine’s annual ‘Best of the Best’ franchise list, featured in the July/August 2026 issue and on Entrepreneur.com. Ace Hardware earned the No. 1 ranking …
Read More »Homeowners to Spend Less on Home Improvement in Last Half of 2026, HIRI Finds
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released the Home Improvement Project Activity Tracker for the second quarter of 2026, revealing insights into homeowners’ attitudes and motivations driving home improvement decisions, analyzing channel behaviors and predictions for future home improvement …
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