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Westlake Ace Hardware Expands in Illinois

Westlake Ace New Store

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 2025 Events

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 …

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Sika Acquires HPS North America Inc.

Sika acquisition

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 …

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Costello’s Ace Hardware Acquires Delta Lumber

Costello's Ace Acquisition

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 …

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Big Box Stores Launch AI Tools

Home Depot and Lowe's AI

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 …

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US LBM Expands in North Carolina

US LBM acquisition

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 …

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Do it Best Appoints Member Operational Excellence Manager

Do it best appointment

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 …

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