ABC Supply announced that chief information officer Tony Vaden will retire effective Jan. 1, 2027, after 13 years of leadership with the company. Larry Sullivan, currently IT vice president of software, data and digital transformation at the company, will succeed …
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Orgill Hosts Congressional Committee on Ways and Means at Innovation Center
Orgill hosted members of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means at its Innovation Center in Collierville, Tennessee, on Tuesday where the committee held a field hearing to solicit insights and feedback on the impact of recent tax legislation …
Read More »Central States Announces Board Leadership Changes
Central States recently announced that Jim Sliker, former CEO and chairman, has retired as a member of the board of directors, and the board has elected Christopher Harrison, the company’s lead independent director, to serve as chairman of the board, …
Read More »Minwax Names 2027 Color of the Year
Minwax announced Pickled Oak (MW260), a light, soft neutral with gentle warm undertones, as its 2027 Color of the Year. Pickled Oak creates a subtle wash that allows wood’s natural grain to show through. Reflecting growing interest in understated wood …
Read More »U.S. Employment Holds Steady in September as Economy Adds 29,000 Jobs
The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September while the unemployment rate increased to 4.2%, both showing little change from August’s report, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in September (+29,000), …
Read More »Do it Best Group Board Chair Reflects on Past Year and What’s Next
At the Do it Best and True Value 2026 Fall Market, members and retailers heard about the continued path of integration and innovation that Do it Best Group is following, with announcements about new technology rolling out for retailers and …
Read More »The Home Depot Expands Pro Delivery Network
The Home Depot recently announced the opening of its newest flatbed delivery center (FDC) in Westminster, Massachusetts. As the company’s 18th FDC, this facility will help deliver oversized and bulk products faster and more efficiently to jobsites. The 1.1-million-square-foot center delivers …
Read More »C2 Paint Names Pueblo as 2027 Color of the Year
C2 Paint has named Pueblo (C2-510) its 2027 Color of the Year, a nuanced, warm hue made of earth, rose and brown tones. Pueblo leads Rural Renaissance, C2’s 2027 color story, evoking the idea of rediscovering curiosity, creativity, appetite and …
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