House-Hasson Hardware has finalized its acquisition of former Midwestern U.S. wholesale hardware distributor Bostwick-Braun’s warehouses and inventory. The acquisition adds two warehouses in Indiana and Arkansas, as well as more than 45,000 stock keeping units (SKU) to its existing 55,000 …
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Gillman Do it Best Home Centers has acquired Goecker Building Supplies, a building materials supplier with locations in North Vernon and Seymour, Indiana. The acquisition aligns with Gillman Home Centers’ commitment to community-focused, value-driven service and marks an expansion of …
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When attendees from across the channel gather this August for the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) in Marco Island, Florida, they will be in for quite the reception as industry distributors Orgill and Do it Best will be inviting …
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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 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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In its ongoing efforts to better serve independent home improvement retailers, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is pleased to announce several realignments within its leadership team. Effective immediately, Scott Wright will assume the role of NHPA’s executive …
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