Ace Hardware recently earned the No. 1 spot on the Forbes’ 2025 Best Customer Service List in the home improvement category. This is the second year in a row the company has been named to the top of the Forbes …
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Houzz Renovation Barometer Shows Slow Q3 in 2024, Expected Increase in Q4
With home remodeling at an all-time high, homeowners should be aware of construction, architect and designer firm activity and wait times. According to the 2024 Q4 Houzz Renovation Barometer, expectation for project inquiries increased by 7 points in the fourth …
Read More »Tractor Supply Co. Acquires Online Pet Pharmacy Allivet
Tractor Supply Co. recently announced the completion of its acquisition of the privately-owned online pet pharmacy Allivet. “We’re very excited to officially welcome the Allivet team to the Tractor Supply family,” says Hal Lawton, president and chief executive officer of …
Read More »MANS Lumber Acquires Michigan Timber & Truss
MANS Lumber & Home announced the acquisition of custom roof truss manufacturer Michigan Timber & Truss. The acquisition better positions MANS Lumber’s capabilities and allows the company to serve its growing customer base in the construction and building sectors. “By integrating …
Read More »Lowe’s Announces 2025 Growth Initiatives
Lowe’s hosted its 2024 Analyst and Investor Conference, where it provided an update on its key growth and productivity initiatives, as well as short-term and long-term financial targets. “As we look ahead to the expected recovery in home improvement, we …
Read More »A Year of Change: Top 10 News Stories of 2024
From major industry-shaking acquisitions to store milestones, industrywide legislation to current events that impacted the channel, the headlines reflected what a monumental year 2024 was for the independent home improvement industry. The Hardware Retailing editorial team took a look back …
Read More »PPG Announces Executive Appointments
PPG announced multiple leadership appointments as the company continues to focus on driving and delivering on its growth strategy. Tom Maziarz, current PPG vice president of automotive refinish Americas, will become vice president of traffic solutions, effective Dec. 1. Maziarz …
Read More »Home Depot Releases Q3 Financials, Comparable Sales Down Again
The Home Depot reported its eighth consecutive quarter of a decrease in comparable sales, as comparable sales fell 1.2% in Q3. The retailer also reported sales of $40.2 billion, an increase of 6.6% year over year. “While macroeconomic uncertainty remains, …
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