House-Hasson Hardware signed a letter of intent to acquire Bostwick-Braun Hardware, a Midwestern U.S. wholesale hardware distributor, officials of both companies have announced. The acquisition will include warehouses and inventory. Steve Henry, president and CEO of House-Hasson, and Pete Richichi, CEO …
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True Value Receives International Award for EasyCare Paint Line
True Value Co. has received the inaugural “ESG and Community Award” from Allergy Standards, an international certification leader in healthier indoor environments. The award recognizes True Value’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, as well as the company’s …
Read More »Cameron Ashley Expands Footprint in Pennsylvania
Cameron Ashley Building Products announced the acquisition of Appalachian Insulation Supply, Inc. and Wolf Pak Transport, LLC in a stock purchase agreement. As a family-owned distribution company started in 1987 by the late Bill Brinser, AIS is based in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, and …
Read More »Do it Best Adds Paslode to Warehouse
Ahead of its spring market in Houston, Do it Best has announced the addition of Paslode products in its warehouses. Paslode is a leading manufacturer of cordless and pneumatic nailers, staplers, and fasteners. “We continually seek new opportunities to enhance …
Read More »Celebrating a Century in Business, Ace Reinforces Its Relevancy at the 2024 Spring Convention
Under the big Dallas skyline, Ace retailers from around the world began celebrating Ace Hardware’s 100th Anniversary at the 2024 Spring Convention. Along with the usual product discovery, training and networking opportunities, Ace retailers reflected on the success of the …
Read More »NRF Predicts Record Easter Spending
Consumer spending is expected to reach a total of $22.4 billion this Easter, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights and Analytics. The total figure is the second highest in the survey’s history …
Read More »NHPA Top Guns Program Recognizes Industry Innovators
For the past 18 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has recognized high-achieving retailers in the independent home improvement channel with the Top Guns Awards program. Top Guns honorees are pillars of innovation and forward-thinking who have …
Read More »Entries Now Open for Hardlines 2024 Outstanding Retailer Awards
Hardlines has announced the call for entries for the 2024 Outstanding Retailer Awards (ORA). The awards recognize the finest retailers in Canada in the hardware and home improvement industry. All Canadian hardware and home improvement retailers and managers who have …
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