Westlake Ace Hardware announced the agreement to acquire Chicago-based Edgebrook Ace Hardware, a family-owned retailer. The store will keep the Ace branding and most of its current products and personnel. The acquisition of the 8,700 square-foot store will be completed …
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Coverings Announces Expanded Programming for 2025 Show
Coverings, the premier international tile and stone show, announced new and returning programs and activations for its 2025 event, which runs from April 29 to May 2, 2025 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida Coverings 2025 will feature …
Read More »Sika Acquires HPS North America Inc.
Sika announced the acquisition of HPS North America, Inc., a building finishing materials supplier. HPS distributes Schönox branded products manufactured in Germany in the U.S. market. “With the integration of the HPS business into our US organization, we will be …
Read More »Costello’s Ace Hardware Acquires Delta Lumber
Costello’s Ace Hardware recently announced its acquisition of Delta Lumber in Whiteford, Maryland. Costello’s will rebrand the business as Delta Lumber Ace Hardware following the acquisition. “With this transition, I am confident that Delta Lumber is in great hands with Costello’s …
Read More »Big Box Stores Launch AI Tools
The Home Depot and Lowe’s recently launched their respective AI tools to provide personalized assistance in home improvement projects. Home Depot’s “Magic Apron” Home Depot is launching its suite of generative AI tools, named Magic Apron. The tools will help …
Read More »US LBM Expands in North Carolina
US LBM recently announced the acquisition of Beach Window and Door in Calabash, North Carolina. The founders of Beach Window and Door, Harvey Sutton and David McPherson, will continue to run day-to-day operations at the store. “We’re excited to partner …
Read More »Do it Best Appoints Member Operational Excellence Manager
Do it Best announced the appointment of Scott Morrison as member operational excellence manager. This new role was created to provide members with hands-on expertise to increase productivity and provide profitability in home centers, lumberyards and manufacturing components. In this …
Read More »Westlake Ace Hardware To Expand Footprint in California
Westlake Ace Hardware announced it has signed an agreement to open a new store in the Sacramento, California, area. Ace Hardware of Land Park will feature around 19,000 square feet of retail space and will be located in the former …
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