Ace Retail Group, owner and operator of more than 260 Ace Hardware stores across 18 states, has promoted Tony Houk to senior vice president of operations. In his expanded role, Houk will oversee store operations, commercial sales and facilities and …
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ABC Supply Interiors, a nationwide distributor of interior building materials and construction supplies, has opened a new location in Tupelo, marking its second location in Mississippi. The location is managed by Andy Witt, who was promoted to branch manager in …
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Ace Hardware and Ace Handyman Services, a subsidiary of Ace Hardware, announced they have both been recognized on Entrepreneur magazine’s annual ‘Best of the Best’ franchise list, featured in the July/August 2026 issue and on Entrepreneur.com. Ace Hardware earned the No. 1 ranking …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released the Home Improvement Project Activity Tracker for the second quarter of 2026, revealing insights into homeowners’ attitudes and motivations driving home improvement decisions, analyzing channel behaviors and predictions for future home improvement …
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L&M Fleet Supply recently announced its planned acquisition of Family Center Farm & Home, a seven-store retailer with locations in Missouri and Kansas. The combination is expected to create a larger and more resilient retail enterprise with greater scale, broader …
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RONA inc. announced it has acquired a direct delivery center and five stores from RONA Atlantic Ltd. in Atlantic Canada. With this transaction, RONA brings the RONA Halifax, RONA Elmsdale, RONA Tantallon, RONA Moncton and RONA Charlottetown stores, as well …
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Home Hardware Stores Limited recently announced it has acquired Lumberworld in Victoria, British Columbia, expanding its presence on Vancouver Island. Recently purchased by Central Builders Group, the store will operate as Central Builders Lumberworld. “Choosing the right partner for our …
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Houzz recently released the Q3 2026 U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer, revealing sentiment among construction and design professionals entering the third quarter of the year. Pros are approaching the second half of 2026 with optimism despite ongoing economic pressures, according …
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