Behr Paint Co. has chosen Cracked Pepper, a timeless and modern hue that awakens the senses and exudes confidence on every scale, as its 2024 Color of the Year. DIYers, designers and professionals alike can incorporate Cracked Pepper into their …
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Ace Hardware Sees Financial Gains in Q2 2023
Marking increases across the board from the second quarter of 2022, Ace Hardware shared its financial reports for the second quarter of 2023. The company’s revenues reached $2.6 billion, up 3.9% from last year, and operating income was $141 million, …
Read More »In Memoriam: George A. Juergens
George Juergens, the second-generation owner of Juergens Hardware, passed away on Aug. 14 at the age of 87. George purchased the business from his father in 1971 and was thankful to see the business into the fourth generation. He never …
Read More »House-Hasson Names Assistant VP for Accounts Receivable
House-Hasson Hardware has named Christa Livolsi as assistant vice president in charge of the company’s accounts receivable activities and credit management operations, says House-Hasson president and CEO Steve Henry. “Performance, knowledge and achievement have earned Christa this position,” Henry says. …
Read More »Incandescent Lightbulbs Ban Takes Affect in U.S.
As of Aug. 1, retailers are no longer allowed to sell incandescent lightbulbs under new energy efficiency rules enacted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Light-emitting diode (LED) lightbulbs will fully replace the incandescent versions, though many consumers have …
Read More »The Aubuchon Co. Acquires J.B. Hostetter & Sons
Jack and Kent Hostetter have agreed to sell J.B. Hostetter & Sons in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, to The Aubuchon Co., the oldest and largest family-owned hardware store chain in America. Following the closing later this year, The Aubuchon Co. will …
Read More »R.P. Lumber Acquires Wright Building Center, Expands to 82 Locations
Family-owned hardware and building materials R.P. Lumber announced that it has acquired the Sparta, Illinois, location of Wright Building Center, a long-time industry presence in southwestern Illinois. The new location expands the operation’s location count to 82 with 56 locations …
Read More »Do it Best Awards Scholarship to Summer Internship Participant
On Friday, July 29, Do it Best concluded its 2023 Level Up Summer Internship Program by awarding a $1,000 scholarship to program participant and Taylor University student Grace Lee. The Level Up Summer Internship Program provides students with opportunities to …
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