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Handy Hardware Welcomes New CEO

At its recent market, Handy Hardware announced Craig Cowart will succeed Doug Miller as President of Handy Hardware on October 1. Miller joined Handy after a long and distinguished career at Jensen Distribution Services and provided the leadership and business …

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Handy Hardware Market Focuses on Buying Power

Handy Hardware concluded its Fall Market at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio this weekend. The market, which ran August  21-23 focused around the company’s proposition of “Profit Plus.” Prior to Market Handy announced that more 400 dealers had qualified …

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Lowe’s Q2 Up, Company Still Downgrades Financial Targets

lowe's 2020 sales

On August 20, Lowe’s announced second quarter fiscal 2014 results. Although comparable sales were up 4.4 percent for the quarter, the home improvement chain scaled back on full-year financial targets. Sales for the second quarter increased 5.7 percent to $16.6 …

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Home Depot Names Craig Menear CEO

The Home Depot announced that Craig Menear, currently president, U.S. retail, has been named CEO and president, effective November 1, and has been elected to the company’s board of directors, effectively immediately. Current chairman and CEO Frank Blake will remain …

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Amazon’s Mobile POS System

Amazon is ready for a fight in what has become a boxing ring filled with mobile point-of-sale providers. But it might have the early advantage against the reigning heavyweight champ thanks to a generous pricing model for first-time users. Amazon …

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