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Westlake Ace Hardware and Costello’s Ace Hardware announced the opening of new store locations in Missouri, Kansas and Virginia. Westlake Ace Hardware Westlake Ace Hardware announced it has signed an agreement to open a new store in Grain Valley, Missouri, and …

For a quarter of a century, the Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest has inspired and supported teens to transform Duck Tape into stunning prom attire, awarding more than half of a million dollars in college scholarships. Back for …

At its recent Spring Buying Market, on March 20-22 in Overland Park, Kansas, Blish-Mize provided its customers with innovative new products, programs and pricing from vendors to help prepare for the proposed tariffs, which are set to take place in …

Friedman’s Home Improvement recently implemented changes to its drive-through pick-up process to simplify and secure the customer experience.  Friedman’s drive-through pick-up process allows customers to search for products online and order over the phone or in-store for pick up at …

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Urban Development recently released data showing positive residential construction statistics for February 2025. Privately-owned housing starts in February 2025 reached 1,501,000, measuring 11.2% above the revised January estimate of 1,350,000.  Privately-owned …

Friedman’s Home Improvement president and CEO, Barry Friedman, has joined the Exchange Bank board of directors.  “We are thrilled to welcome Barry Friedman to Exchange Bank’s Board of Directors,” says Troy Sanderson, president and CEO of Exchange Bank. “Barry’s deep-rooted …

The U.S. Census Bureau reported modest month-over-month retail sales growth in February amid customer worries about inflation and national policy decisions from the White House, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Lower-than-expected consumer spending in the first couple of …