Tag Archives: Massachusetts

Mayhew Tools is celebrating 170 years in business, continuing its long-standing role as a U.S. manufacturer of professional-grade hand tools. Founded in 1856, Mayhew Tools has grown from a punch and chisel manufacturer into a multi-category hand tool company serving …

Hancock Lumber announced plans to acquire Johnson Lumber, a single-location lumberyard located in Salisbury, Massachusetts. The store will begin operating as Hancock Lumber on June 2. “It’s been an honor to work with the Johnson family on the acquisition and integration …

Koopman Lumber is contributing to the well-being of its community members and the environment. The Massachusetts-based lumber store donated $45,000 to The Blackstone Heritage Corridor, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving, promoting and celebrating the Blackstone Valley’s historic and natural resources. The …

On the fourth day of the NRHA New England Road Trip, I made my way to the Golden Eagle Resort in Stowe, Vermont, to get some sleep before my final day of meeting the enterprising retailers who call the region …

On the third day of the NRHA New England Road Trip, my colleague Kevin and I were eager to visit and learn more about two outstanding operations in Massachusetts. We were also excited to reach Boston and enjoy a taste …

Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. By Todd Taber, ttaber@nrha.org Balancing Act Sticks and stones may break your bones, but negative online reviews can sink your business’s reputation. For many independent retailers, online reviews from customers on …

Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. By Todd Taber ttaber@nrha.org, Kate Klein kklein@nrha.org, and Renee Changnon rchangnon@nrha.org. Independent home improvement retailers have, literally and figuratively, helped build America, and at least one existing operation predates the …