Like the muscles in the human body, if your operation isn’t moving toward the next goal, it’s most likely experiencing atrophy. While growth should be a part of every operational strategy, many retailers assume growth has to mean adding more …
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Lugbill Supply Center, located in Archbold, Ohio, has acquired Affiliated Lumber in Swanton, Ohio, expanding its operation to two locations in northwestern Ohio. Owner Isaac Weber recently received a Young Retailer of the Year award from the North American Hardware …
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Households and businesses across Maryland will soon be able to recycle their leftover paint after a new law was approved by the Maryland legislature and signed on May 9 by Gov. Wes Moore. The program is anticipated to begin in …
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Ace Retail Holdings announced today it has agreed to acquire Bishop Ace Hardware, a 13-location chain in central Illinois. Joe Jeffries, president and CEO of Ace Retail Holdings, says the stores will retain their Ace branding, store management, personnel and …
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3M announced a 90,000-square-foot expansion to its facility in Valley, Nebraska. The expansion will increase the plant’s manufacturing capacity and add roughly 40 new jobs. The $67 million investment includes new production lines, equipment and warehouse, and will help 3M more …
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R.P. Lumber Co. Inc. plans to acquire the Mount Carroll Home Center, an independently owned retailer of hardware, lumber and building materials in Mount Carroll, Illinois. “We’ve been friendly competitors and industry peers with R.P. Lumber for as long as …
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One of 13 locations for Stine Home + Yard, the Pineville store has expanded to serve DIY and home improvement customers. The Pineville Stine Home + Yard has operated mainly as a lumberyard since 2021, following the company’s purchase of …
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Rust-Oleum has expanded its distribution capabilities with its center in Riverside, California, fulfilling products specifically tailored for roof restoration projects. This is the latest addition to the network of roofing product distribution centers, which includes the centers in San Antonio, Texas, …
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