Denver-based PRO Group, Inc., announced Monday that it is merging with Reliable Distributors, Inc. Reliable Distributors, which is based out of Chicago and has more than 200 distribution centers across the country, is a marketing, merchandising and wholesale distributor group …
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As your trade association, the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) makes it a point to be the voice of independent retailers in the industry. NRHA is giving you a chance to provide feedback on your relationship with your distributor in an effort to …
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At the Hardware Distribution Warehouses, Inc. (HDW) 2016 Fall Dealer Market in Little Rock, retailers found good deals on inventory and inspiration for generous giving. HDW Unites Retailers to Support Veterans The market’s theme was “Honoring America’s Veterans,” and attendees donated nearly $18,000 to …
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National distributor World and Main has hired former building supply company executive Bryan Yeazel as its new president and CEO, effective immediately. Yeazel replaces G. Stephen LeGraw, who served as interim CEO for the past few months following executive staff changes, …
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This week, Orgill Inc. announced plans to expand upon its network of distribution facilities with the addition of an approximately half-million-square-foot distribution center located in Post Falls, Idaho. Orgill has signed an agreement to acquire the facility and is expecting …
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Sales territory expansions and sales staff additions in Louisiana, Pennsylvania and Ohio helped propel House-Hasson Hardware’s June dealer market to the highest ever-attendance for the company’s summer market. The event was held at the Wilderness of the Smokies Resort in …
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Amazon’s ability to provide quick delivery has been a long-time selling point, but that doesn’t come without costs. During the second quarter of 2016, Amazon spent $3.88 billion on its distribution network, or “fulfillment,” a 35 percent increase from the …
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The World and Main Fall Market last week presented retailers with opportunities to connect with each other, meet with vendors and buy products at special prices. The buying show, which is World and Main’s first Houston market since retiring the Handy Hardware name and branding in January, …
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