Ace Hardware Corp. reported a record fourth quarter revenue in 2019 of $1.5 billion, a 6.1 percent increase from the fourth quarter of 2018. Net income was $3.5 million for the quarter, a decrease of $21.7 million from the fourth …
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Across the western U.S., the Builders chain of home improvement stores offers a complete selection of building materials and design services. One central element of the company’s decades-long success is its outside sales team, a group of 21 salespeople who …
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If you want a good strategy for growing your business, you should always be searching for new products. New products help differentiate your business from your competitors, they often offer high margins, they get your customers excited about shopping and …
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Do it Best has announced the addition of Kyle Walters as its newest regional sales and business development manager. Walters will lead a team of territory managers across a region of the southern U.S. covering seven states. Together, Walters and …
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Do it Best Corp. has named three of its senior sales and business development leaders to new roles as it strengthens the team to drive additional sales for its member-owners. Effective immediately, Rob Schmiedel serves as the company’s sales operations …
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Springtime is right around the corner, and for most retailers, that means it’s time to start preparing for the busy DIY season. You may be hiring seasonal staff, double-checking your inventory, cleaning your store and making room for the extra …
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For many retailers, the busy shopping period after Thanksgiving seemed busier than usual, new data from The National Retail Federation (NRF) shows. The organization, which measures trends across all retail sectors, including hardware and home improvement, says nearly 165 million …
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Ace Hardware Corp. reported revenue and same-store sales growth for the third quarter of 2018. The co-op’s quarterly revenues were $1.43 billion, an uptick of 6.3 percent from third-quarter 2017. The growth was the result of adding new stores, increasing retail …
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