The Building Center, Inc. (TBC) announced the successful acquisition of Willingham and Sons Building Supply and Septic Tank Inc., located in Newberry, South Carolina, expanding TBC’s footprint in South Carolina. “We are extremely excited to welcome the Willingham and Sons …
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Carter Lumber recently announced it has acquired Gaster Lumber and Hardware, a three-location building materials supplier serving the Savannah, Georgia, metro area. “Gaster Lumber is exactly the kind of company we look to partner with: a strong, family-run business that …
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PPG announced it will invest $380 million in building a new aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility in Shelby, North Carolina. Construction on the facility is expected to start in October 2025, with a completion date slated for the first half …
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Westlake Ace Hardware announced the opening of two new stores in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina, area. Westlake Ace currently owns and operates 14 stores in North Carolina. “We are excited to deepen our relationship with the community as a …
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When the spread of COVID-19 began changing the lives of residents in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Cloverdale Ace Hardware was quick to find new ways to serve. Store owner Douglas Brown scrambled to ensure his business could continue operating, despite challenges. …
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Lowe’s has announced plans to construct a global technology hub in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company confirms. The company says that, once complete, the center will employ approximately 2,000 information technology (IT) workers to help “accelerate the … company’s technology …
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According to The Charlotte Observer, Lowe’s will eliminate and relocate hundreds of jobs in North Carolina. Approximately 600 full-time employees at Lowe’s corporate offices in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, were told their jobs would be relocated to Lowe’s headquarters in Mooresville, …
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“On the road again!” Those lyrics have never been more accurate as I embark upon another road trip visiting independent hardware stores and other local businesses diversifying communities across the U.S. My name is Renee Changnon and I’m the retail …
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