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Ace Hardware Corp. reported first quarter 2024 revenues of $2.1 billion, an increase of $51.6 million, or 2.5%, from the first quarter of 2023. Increases were seen across many departments with outdoor power equipment, power tools and lawn and garden …

MARSHALLTOWN HAMMER, a wholly owned subsidiary of MARSHALLTOWN, announced the purchase of all Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Co. assets.  “I am thrilled that MARSHALLTOWN HAMMER has successfully acquired the assets of Vaughan Manufacturing—it hasn’t been an easy process and their …

As part of the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference), four breakout sessions will provide attendees with actionable solutions and ideas to take back to their businesses. The breakout sessions will follow four different tracks: retail operations; employee engagement; marketing, …

Last week, Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) hosted its 21st Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) in Indianapolis. Attendees of the sold-out event took part in new events, including a new vendor preview, and enjoyed returning activities like the pre-scheduled meetings with vendors.  …

Ace Retail Holdings announced today it has agreed to acquire Bishop Ace Hardware, a 13-location chain in central Illinois. Joe Jeffries, president and CEO of Ace Retail Holdings, says the stores will retain their Ace branding, store management, personnel and …

As part of its international strategy, Koelnmesse and its International Furniture and Interiors Fair (IMM Cologne) have entered into a strategic partnership with Colombia’s La Feria De Diseño Medellín, the leading design event in Latin America and The Caribbean. This …

R.P. Lumber Co. Inc. plans to acquire the Mount Carroll Home Center, an independently owned retailer of hardware, lumber and building materials in Mount Carroll, Illinois.  “We’ve been friendly competitors and industry peers with R.P. Lumber for as long as …

One of 13 locations for Stine Home + Yard, the Pineville store has expanded to serve DIY and home improvement customers. The Pineville Stine Home + Yard has operated mainly as a lumberyard since 2021, following the company’s purchase of …