Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers, was recently honored with the Award of Excellence in Retail by the Retailers Association of Massachusetts (RAM) and inducted into the Retail Hall of Fame. Recipients are nominated by …
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Orgill Announces Additions, Changes to Leadership Team
To further support growth and help build on its corporate culture, Orgill has hired Laura Freeman to fill the newly created position of executive vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer. Freeman will officially join Orgill Jan. …
Read More »Houzz Predicts Top Home Design Trends for 2023
Houzz, the leading home and design platform, recently released its top 10 home design trend predictions for 2023. As you plan your buying strategies for the new year, consider these emerging trends and what products you can stock to help …
Read More »Dave Christmas Retiring From Hardlines Distribution Alliance
After nearly 20 years with the company, Distribution America (DA) CEO Dave Christmas will be retiring at the end of 2022. In celebration of his long-time service in the independent home improvement channel, Hardware Retailing talked to Christmas about his …
Read More »Jeske Hardware Distributors Adds Mid-Atlantic Territory Manager
Jeske Hardware Distributors is excited to welcome Nick Nelson of Aylett, Virginia, to the Jeske sales team as the account manager for the company’s mid-Atlantic sales territory. As an account manager, Nelson will be responsible for servicing accounts and developing …
Read More »Lancaster Announces New Online Ordering Platform
In an effort to better serve its customers, Lancaster released a new online store and ordering platform. Senior marketing coordinator lead Nick Weiner says the company worked closely with software developer Chris Bevan to create the new site, which will …
Read More »S.W. Collins Co. Plans for Sixth Generation and Beyond
For nearly two centuries, S.W. Collins Co. has served northern Maine, providing community members with products and services they’ve needed over the years. Whether it’s selling supplies to build houses following World War II, growing potatoes for nearby communities or …
Read More »Nominate the Next NHPA Young Retailer of the Year
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Young Retailer of the Year recognition program identifies and promotes the next generation of aspiring independent home improvement and paint retailers. It recognizes individual achievement in the industry by retailers 35 years …
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