In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Koelnmesse announced the opening of Confex, a new event center with space for 6,200 guests located at the Cologne Messe/Deutz ICE railway station. The state-of-the-art venue creates new opportunities for innovative event formats in …
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Nation’s Best Continues Texas Expansion
Nation’s Best Holdings announced the acquisition of Big Bear Hardware, in La Vernia, Texas—its 59th location nationwide. “This is an ideal south-central location just outside of San Antonio,” says Chris Miller, president and CEO of Nation’s Best Holdings. “As we …
Read More »Gen X and Millennial Homeowners Desire Upgraded Outdoor Living Spaces
According to the 2024 U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends Study, one-third of homeowners have upgraded or are upgrading their outdoor areas to expand their living spaces. The percentage is even higher when looking specifically at Gen Xers, with 41% wanting larger …
Read More »Do it Best Hires New Director of Business Development
Do it Best has hired Chris Okapal as the co-op’s new director of business development. With a proven 25-year track record in the consumer goods industry, Okapal brings a wealth of experience in developing and executing high-impact sales strategies that …
Read More »The Home Depot Completes SRS Distribution Acquisition
The Home Depot has completed the acquisition of SRS Distribution (SRS) for $18.25 billion earlier than anticipated. SRS is a residential specialty trade distribution company that serves professional roofer, landscaper and pool contractors. The SRS agreement was previously announced in …
Read More »Dr. Nikolas Stihl Receives Global Leadership Award
The American-German Institute (AGI) of Johns Hopkins University has honored Dr. Nikolas Stihl, chairman of the advisory board and supervisory board of STIHL, with the Global Leadership Award 2024. The award was presented at a gala dinner in New York …
Read More »Home Hardware Stores Appoints Chief Retail Operations Officer
Home Hardware Stores Ltd. announced the appointment of John Pierce to the role of chief retail operations officer. Reporting to Home Hardware Stores Ltd.’s president and CEO, Kevin Macnab, Pierce will oversee field operations, Dealer support functions, business development, real …
Read More »Sunshine Ace Hardware Plans for New Stores
Sunshine Ace Hardware has announced plans to open a new retail store at Pelican Bay in Naples, just miles from where the company opened its first location 65 years ago. The new store will occupy about 20,000 square feet of …
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