The Sherwin-Williams Company recently released its financial results for the year-end and fourth quarter of 2024, ending on Dec. 31, 2024. The company’s consolidated net sales in 2024 increased to $23.10 billion, a record number. This is primarily due to …
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Ace Retail Holdings Raises Over $1.4 Million for Children’s Miracle Network
Ace Retail Holdings recently raised more than $1.4 million funds to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN). Over 250 locations across the country participated in this fundraiser. “It is always an honor and privilege to support CMN and the wonderful …
Read More »The Fed Announces Pause on Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve recently announced a pause on rate cuts at the end of a January meeting, holding the federal funds rate between 4.25% to 4.5%, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports. The Fed notes the economy remains …
Read More »NRF’s Top 5 Retail Predictions for 2025
The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released a list of 25 predictions for the retail industry in 2025. As independent hardware and paint retailers, here are the most significant predictions to prepare for this year. NRF predicts generative AI will …
Read More »Honor an Outstanding Young Retailer
Nominations are open for the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) 2025 Young Retailer of the Year award program. NHPA’s Young Retailer of the Year program identifies and recognizes the successes and accomplishments of young home improvement retailers, crucial …
Read More »SUPERZOO 2025 Registration Now Open
The premier pet retail trade show of the year, SUPERZOO has now opened registration for the 2025 event. This year, SUPERZOO 2025 will take place from Aug. 13-15 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. More than 22,000 …
Read More »Ace Retail Holdings Announces 3 Key Promotions
Ace Retail Holdings recently announced the promotion of three key members in the company. Ace Retail Holdings is the parent company of Westlake Ace Hardware, Great Lakes Ace Hardware and other retail brands. Bob Massengill has been promoted to senior …
Read More »Do it Best Announces New Divisional Merchandise Manager
Do it Best announced Dan Clymer has been appointed to be the divisional merchandise manager after previously serving as head of merchandising for the factory channel and licensing at another national retailer. Clymer brings over 20 years of experience in …
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