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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The Home Depot has completed the acquisition of SRS Distribution (SRS) for $18.25 billion earlier than anticipated. SRS is a residential specialty trade distribution company that serves professional roofer, landscaper and pool contractors. The SRS agreement was previously announced in …
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The American-German Institute (AGI) of Johns Hopkins University has honored Dr. Nikolas Stihl, chairman of the advisory board and supervisory board of STIHL, with the Global Leadership Award 2024. The award was presented at a gala dinner in New York …
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Home Hardware Stores Ltd. announced the appointment of John Pierce to the role of chief retail operations officer. Reporting to Home Hardware Stores Ltd.’s president and CEO, Kevin Macnab, Pierce will oversee field operations, Dealer support functions, business development, real …
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Sunshine Ace Hardware has announced plans to open a new retail store at Pelican Bay in Naples, just miles from where the company opened its first location 65 years ago. The new store will occupy about 20,000 square feet of …
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At the culmination of its fourth annual Fore the Cause charity golf tournament on June 10, the Do it Best Foundation announced a new fundraising milestone. Through this one-day event held across four of the Midwest’s top golf courses, the …
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