On Friday morning, the road trip crew woke up hours before the sun came out, packing up our gear for our last day of the trip. We hit the road with seven hours in the desert ahead of us. Not …
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Route 66 With Renee: Independents Thrive in Flagstaff
After getting some sleep at the Hiway House Motel Wednesday night, we got up bright and early, ready for our long drive to Arizona. Our drive along Route 66 continues to get better the further west we travel, and during …
Read More »True Value Releases Year-End Results
This week, True Value Company reported its year-end results on a slight upswing from the previous year. According to an article in Business Wire, the company’s total gross billings for the fiscal year ending Jan. 2 were $2,033.2 million. Revenue …
Read More »Route 66 With Renee: Local Love in Albuquerque
After hitting the road Tuesday, our Great American Route 66 Road Trip team found a spot to rest up and get ready for another day of driving and visiting local businesses in New Mexico. We enjoyed dinner at a local …
Read More »Staffer Is 60 Years Strong at Page Hardware
In 1956, at age 18, Roger Tucker had a conversation that changed his life. Another high school student, Wayne Page, suggested that Roger get a job working for his father at the local hardware store. Roger, now age 78, got …
Read More »NRHA Kicks Off Route 66 Road Trip in Oklahoma
This week, Independent We Stand is road tripping to spread awareness about independent businesses across the country and the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is going along for the ride. The Great American Route 66 Road Trip kicks off March 14 in Oklahoma City. …
Read More »True Value Appoints Chief Merchandising Officer
True Value Company has announced the promotion of Heath Ashenfelter to the position of vice president, chief merchandising officer. Previously, Ashenfelter served as divisional vice president of merchandising. In his new role, Ashenfelter will play a key role in creating experiences …
Read More »Female Retailers Talk Business and International Women’s Day
Two retailers who own stores in the Washington, D.C., area shared some thoughts with Hardware Retailing about International Women’s Day, which is March 8, and what it’s like to be female retailers in the independent home improvement industry. The retailers are Gina …
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