How did business change for True Value in 2022 compared to 2021? This year has been about maintaining and growing the pandemic-related boom the industry saw in 2021 and the sudden shift in consumer demand, specifically in the DIY and …
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Industry Insights: Forward Thinking With Boyden Moore
How did business change for Orgill in 2022 compared to 2021? After two strong years of growth, we began to see growth moderate in 2022 and expect to end the year with an 8% increase in sales, which is likely …
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How did business change for Home Hardware in 2022 compared to 2021? Home Hardware Stores Ltd. stepped into 2022 focused on our vision to be Canada’s most trusted and preferred home improvement retail brand. Throughout the year, our team worked …
Read More »Industry Insights: Forward Thinking With Steve Synnott & Shari Kalbach
How did business change for HDA in 2022 compared to 2021? Distribution America and PRO Group joined forces in April 2022 to form Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA). We are striving to become a larger, more impactful and more efficient organization …
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How did business change for Do it Best in 2022 compared to 2021? There were several notable business changes over the last year. We announced a major e-commerce initiative that will put our members in an even stronger position in-store …
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What were some challenges in 2022 and how did Ace address them? Inflation is a beast and the “tools” to tackle it—Federal Reserve tightening and interest rate hikes—are all designed toward demand degradation. In uncertain times like these, the natural …
Read More »Strong Company Culture Accelerates Recovery for Matt’s Building Materials
On a windy New Year’s Day just one year ago, a fire ravaged the Pharr, Texas, location of Matt’s Building Materials and nearly burned the 220,000-square-foot retail store, warehouses and lumberyard to the ground. After starting in the door shop, …
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 …
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