Tractor Supply Co. recently announced the completion of its acquisition of the privately-owned online pet pharmacy Allivet. “We’re very excited to officially welcome the Allivet team to the Tractor Supply family,” says Hal Lawton, president and chief executive officer of …
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Ossian Hardware Announces Third Acquisition
Ossian Hardware announced the acquisition of Markle Hardware & Rental in Markle, Indiana. This acquisition expands Ossian Hardware’s operations to three home improvement and rental stores in Northeast Indiana. With 5,400 square feet of space, Markle Hardware & Rental has …
Read More »Orgill Brings on Tractor Supply Veteran, Announces Exec Promotions
Orgill appointed Clay Jackson as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to strategic growth and operational excellence. Jackson is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience at Tractor Supply Company and …
Read More »Do it Best Addresses Retailers’, Vendors’ Concerns
With its purchase of True Value final, Do it Best presented Town Hall meetings with Do it Best CEO Dan Starr and recently appointed president of True Value Dent Johnson to keep Do it Best members and True Value retailers …
Read More »Fed Cuts Interest Rates in Third Straight Meeting
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for its third straight meeting, this time by 25 basis points to 4.25%-4.50%. It also issued projections calling for two quarter-point interest rate cuts in 2025 amid rising inflation. Members of the committee say …
Read More »MANS Lumber Acquires Michigan Timber & Truss
MANS Lumber & Home announced the acquisition of custom roof truss manufacturer Michigan Timber & Truss. The acquisition better positions MANS Lumber’s capabilities and allows the company to serve its growing customer base in the construction and building sectors. “By integrating …
Read More »Register for NHPA’s 2025 Foundations of Merchandising Management Live! Program
Registration is now open for the Foundations of Merchandising Management Live! program, hosted by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) at the 2025 National Hardware Show. Foundations of Merchandising Management Live! is a two-day industry-focused, educational program for …
Read More »Millions to Shop on Super Saturday
Around 157.2 million consumers plan to shop the last Saturday before Christmas, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This estimate is up from 141.9 million shoppers last year, and …
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