Hancock Lumber announced that chief people officer Wendy Scribner will retire in April following nearly 40 years at the company. To prepare for her departure, the company has welcomed her successor, Anna Russo. “Anna absolutely impressed me during our interview …
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How a Strong Company Culture Leads to Rapid Growth
With over 17 years of experience with Ace Hardware corporate, Darin Workman took the know-how he gained from his leadership roles with that company to become a hardware store owner and operator for The Helpful Hardware Co. The success of …
Read More »Blish-Mize Introduces New App at Fall Buying Market
Blish-Mize customers were able to use the wholesale hardware distributor’s new Market app for product discovery and deals at the 2023 Blish-Mize Fall Buying Market, held Sept. 14-16 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas. 2023 is …
Read More »The Million Dollar Popcorn Machine
Hassett Hardware has seen expansive growth and success in the six decades since it opened, going from one location in 1957 to now six locations across the San Francisco Bay Area. President and owner Eric Hassett contributes much of that …
Read More »Top Guns Honoree TJ Colson Harnesses Innovation to Build a Successful Career
With a love for the land and the people who live and work on it, TJ Colson has built a successful career in the farm and ranch industry. As someone who raises cattle himself, he feels a personal connection to …
Read More »Build Your Dream Team With the NHPA Conference Giveaway
In the ever-changing world of retail, it can be hard to keep up. If you’re struggling to figure out the question of what’s next, the 2023 NHPA Independents Conference has answers. And, at this year’s event, all retailers who register …
Read More »How a Solid Company Culture Can Create Career Paths for Retailers
The home improvement industry is often seen as just a job or an income that pays the bills until a career is found elsewhere. According to Gallup’s 4 Things Gen Z and Millennials Expect From Their Workplace poll, Generation Z …
Read More »Strong Company Culture Accelerates Recovery for Matt’s Building Materials
Fired Up to Help: See how other retailers support local fire safety initiatives at hardwareretailing.com/fire-safety. On a windy New Year’s Day just over a year ago, a fire ravaged the Pharr, Texas, location of Matt’s Building Materials and nearly burned …
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