The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has announced the recipients of the 2023 Young Retailer of the Year award. These dynamic individuals were selected from a field of inspiring independent home improvement retailers under the age of 35 …
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TAL Holdings Strengthens Presence in Montana With Acquisition
TAL Holdings, one of the fastest growing family-owned building material centers in the Pacific Northwest, announced its agreement in principle to acquire Ennis Lumber Company and Beaverhead Home Center, a two-store chain in western Montana. “We are thrilled to have …
Read More »Bliffert Lumber & Hardware Merges in Chase Lumber
Bliffert Lumber & Hardware has merged in Chase Lumber and its three locations in Sun Prairie, DeForest and McFarland, Wisconsin. “Joining forces with Bliffert and combining nearly two and a half centuries of serving the building industry in Wisconsin is a …
Read More »Built-From-Scratch Program Eases Inventory Challenges
In 2019, Michelle and Gary Meny, owners of Meny’s True Value, purchased a third location in Ferdinand, Indiana, which was the catalyst to bring all three locations under one umbrella. Prior to opening the new location, the first two did …
Read More »Improving Profitability 4 Feet at a Time
With an Excel file, a few well thought out formulas and a desire product selection at the basic level, Cody Miller created his own program for determining the profitability of each department—down to a 4-foot section in each—in his operation’s …
Read More »Do it Best Names New Director of Communications
Do it Best has named Allison Meyer as its newest director of communications, effective immediately. In this role, Meyer leads a team focused on communicating the Do it Best story, which includes highlighting the programs, services and solutions that help …
Read More »Hillman Opens 305,000-Square-Foot Distribution Hub
Hillman Solutions Corp., a leading provider of hardware products and merchandising solutions, opened a brand new distribution center in Belton, Missouri. Relocating from Rialto, California, Hillman’s new facility is approximately 305,000 square feet. “As 85% of the U.S. population can …
Read More »John Mellencamp to Perform at True Value 2023 Fall Reunion
True Value announced that legendary singer-songwriter John Mellencamp will be the headline entertainment at its 2023 Fall Reunion. Mellencamp will perform a concert on Thursday evening, Sept. 14, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. “We are delighted …
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