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The Aubuchon Company Expands in New Hampshire

The owners of Rand’s Hardware in Plymouth, New Hampshire, have agreed to sell their store to The Aubuchon Company and will operate under the name Rand’s Ace Hardware following the acquisition on March 31. “Rand’s Hardware has been a mainstay …

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NKBA Releases 2025 Kitchen and Bath Market Outlook

NKBA 2025 market outlook

The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) recently released its 2025 Kitchen and Bath Market Outlook, outlining the current state of the U.S. kitchen and bath industry and projections for the industry’s future. The report notes the kitchen and bath …

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Orgill Kicks Off Dealer Market in New Orleans

Thousands of retailers have gathered in New Orleans, Louisiana, for Orgill’s 2025 Dealer Market, which kicked off today. The Dealer Market runs concurrent to Orgill’s Spring Buying Event, which began Feb. 17 and runs through March 2 and is one …

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Pittsburgh Paints Company Appoints New CEO

PPC Appointment

The Pittsburgh Paints Company (PPC) recently announced Brian Carson as the company’s new chief executive officer.  Previously, Carson served as the president and CEO of AHF Products, a hard surface flooring manufacturer for residential and commercial interiors. Bringing established relationships …

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Sherwin-Williams to Acquire Brazilian Coatings Business

Sherwin Williams acquires Suvinil

The Sherwin-Williams Company recently solidified an agreement with BASF group to acquire Suvinil, BASF’s Brazilian architectural paints business, for $1.15 billion. Suvinil develops, manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of products known under Suvinil and Glasu! brand names to professionals …

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Walmart Shows Strong Growth in Q4

Walmart Strong Growth

Q4 2024 Walmart released its Q4 2024 financial results, noting $180.6 billion in total revenue, up 4.1% year over year. The Arkansas-based store chain also reported an operating income of $7.3 billion in Q4, up 30% from the same quarter …

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Do it Best and True Value Move Forward Together

Do it Best True Value

In just a few weeks, Do it Best will host the first ever Do it Best and True Value Spring Market, welcoming existing Do it Best member-owners and True Value retailers to join together as the new company looks toward …

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