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Tractor Supply Co. has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Orscheln Farm and Home, a retail chain of farm and ranch supply stores with 167 stores in 11 states.  The acquisition will be an all-cash transaction for …

Don Hasson, president and chief executive officer of House-Hasson Hardware, America’s largest independent regional hardware distributor, has died. Mr. Hasson, 70, died Monday, Feb. 15, at Duke University Medical Center of complications from COVID-19. James K. Hasson, Jr., the company’s …

Ace Hardware Corp. has reported its fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2020 financial results, confirming a record-breaking year for the home improvement retailer. For the fourth quarter, Ace reported revenues of $2.1 billion, a 39 percent increase from the same period …

True Value Co. is inviting retailers to Power Up at the company’s Spring 2021 V-Union event. Learn more about the online event and register to attend today. The company’s virtual spring trade show will kick off Monday, Feb. 22 and …

Orgill Inc. president and CEO Boyden Moore delivered a video message on Feb. 10 to kick off the company’s Spring Online Buying Event being held Feb. 8-19. In his message, Moore provided updates on the business and addressed steps the …

True Value Co., one of the world’s largest hardlines wholesalers, has announced Dario Skocir will join the company as the vice president of supply chain on Feb. 22. Skocir has more than 30 years of transforming operations with innovative technologies …

According to new data from home improvement and design website Houzz, U.S. construction businesses have a positive sentiment regarding home improvement activity in the first quarter of the year, but are tempering their outlook due to ongoing market volatility. The …

On Feb. 22, from 1:00-2:15 p.m. EST, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) will host a webinar on the importance of strengthening antitrust laws. Register now to join leaders in the small business community as they discuss the critical role …