With True Value’s recent acquisition of Shur-Line and WordLock brands, Hardware Retailing spoke with True Value’s senior vice president of merchandising, inventory and pricing Jake Kalnitz to gain insight into how the acquisition fits into True Value’s overall product and …
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Wallace Distribution Looks to the Future at the 2023 Spring Dealer Market
2022 was a year of celebration and reflection, as Wallace Distribution celebrated its milestone 100-year anniversary. This year, the organization has turned its eyes to the future and the next 100 years serving the distribution needs of its dealers. With …
Read More »United Hardware Names Chad Ruth as President and CEO
United Hardware Distributing Co. announced Chad Ruth will serve in the role of President and CEO. Ruth became interim President and CEO of the co-op on February 16, 2023, after Doug Audette resigned from his position. The Board of Directors …
Read More »True Value Acquires Shur-Line and WordLock Brands
True Value Co., one of the world’s largest hardlines wholesalers, announced it has purchased certain assets of Nova Wildcat Shur-Line Holdings Inc., including the Shur-Line and WordLock range of products. “Acquiring Shur-Line’s products is an excellent strategic fit for True …
Read More »NHPA Recognizes Industry Pillars With the 2023 Top Guns Awards
When it comes to technology in retail, evolving is key to success, and this year’s North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Top Guns Award honorees show how technology, whether big or small, can take an operation to the next …
Read More »BeautiTone Reveals 2023 Color of the Year
BeautiTone, the No. 1 Canadian-made and -owned retail paint brand, reveals its 2023 Color of the Year, Moments—a calming, shaded blue with an influence of green that brings a fresh perspective to modern interiors and acts as a canvas for …
Read More »spoga+gafa 2023 Boasts More Trends, Exhibitors and Space
In three short months, spoga+gafa 2023, the largest garden lifestyle trade fair in the world, will kick off in Cologne, Germany. Suppliers from every continent will meet up with decision-makers from the specialized trade and worldwide large-surface outlets on June 18-20. …
Read More »ACE Canada Comes Together for 5th Virtual Trade Show
ACE Canada, a leading provider of high-quality hardware products and services, hosted its 5th Annual Virtual Trade Show, which included more than 140 vendors and 110 dealers. The virtual event allowed dealers and vendors to showcase their latest products, share …
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