According to the 2024 U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends Study, one-third of homeowners have upgraded or are upgrading their outdoor areas to expand their living spaces. The percentage is even higher when looking specifically at Gen Xers, with 41% wanting larger …
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Do it Best Hires New Director of Business Development
Do it Best has hired Chris Okapal as the co-op’s new director of business development. With a proven 25-year track record in the consumer goods industry, Okapal brings a wealth of experience in developing and executing high-impact sales strategies that …
Read More »spoga+gafa 2024 Brings Worldwide Garden Industry Together
Welcoming over 28,000 attendees from 113 countries, spoga+gafa solidified its position as a key event for the global garden industry. Taking place June 16-18, spoga+gafa 2024 saw an 8% increase in attendance from the previous year, with the highest number …
Read More »Address Challenges, Expose Opportunities at IHI Conference Panel Sessions
Hear firsthand from your peers on today’s challenges and opportunities during three panel sessions taking place on the main stage at the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference). Beyond Survival: Creating Growth in a Flat Economy Wednesday, Aug. 28 | …
Read More »Home Hardware Stores Appoints Chief Retail Operations Officer
Home Hardware Stores Ltd. announced the appointment of John Pierce to the role of chief retail operations officer. Reporting to Home Hardware Stores Ltd.’s president and CEO, Kevin Macnab, Pierce will oversee field operations, Dealer support functions, business development, real …
Read More »Empower a Winning Team With the Lead to Succeed Giveaway
All retailers who register and attend the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) will be entered to win a North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) In-Store Leadership Training led by Kim Peffley, NHPA’s director of organizational development and consulting, …
Read More »Ace Hardware Reaches Milestone in Home Services Coverage
Ace Hardware announced today that its home services offerings are now provided in over 5,000 zip codes, with at least one branch location in each of the 48 continental U.S. “We are so excited to introduce Ace Hardware Home Services …
Read More »HPM Building Supply Acquires Truss Systems Hawaii
HPM Building Supply has acquired Maui’s leading building component manufacturer, Truss Systems Hawaii, creating a new division known as Truss Systems by HPM that will serve the Valley Isle. All 33 Truss Systems Hawaii team members have become HPM owner-employees, …
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