After posting a record-breaking first quarter, Ace Hardware continues to shatter revenue numbers in the second quarter of 2021. Ace revenues for the second quarter were $2.5 billion, up 8.2 percent from last year and an increase from the $2 …
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Highlights From Boyden Moore’s Address at the Orgill Fall Buying Event
Orgill president and CEO Boyden Moore gave a presentation on Aug. 18 where he provided an update to customers and vendors on the state of the company and industry. The presentation took place as Orgill is hosting its online Fall …
Read More »House-Hasson Attendees Discover Deals, Reconnect at Summer Dealer Market
The House-Hasson Summer Dealer Market saw enthusiastic attendees who were ready to buy in person again, access deals and explore new product opportunities at the Sevierville Convention Center in Sevierville, Tennessee, Aug. 13-14. The buying event marked the first in-person …
Read More »Home Depot Continues $1.2B Supply Chain Investment
Big-box chain Home Depot has announced the opening of a new distribution center in Baltimore. The new 800,000 sq. ft. facility is designed to improve delivery to customers throughout the region. Stephanie Smith, senior vice president of supply chain for …
Read More »House-Hasson to Hold First In-Person Dealer Market in More Than 18 Months
House-Hasson Hardware is holding its first in-person dealer market Aug. 12-14 in Sevierville, Tennessee—and the company’s president says hotel rooms reserved for the event were snapped up by retailer attendees faster than for any market in the company’s history. “The …
Read More »New Possibilities for Vassar Building Center
Mike MacKay, president of Vassar Building Center in Michigan, is a planner. He scoured his community for new locations to expand his business for many years, but never quite landed on the perfect space at the perfect moment. The company …
Read More »Made In America 2021 Event Postponed
Don Buckner, chief executive officer of Made In America, announced the Made In America 2021 event will be postponed. Due to increasing concerns about the COVID Delta variant and its impact, including the potential for future travel restrictions, shutdowns and …
Read More »Orgill Cuts Ribbon on New DC in Rome, NY
Orgill welcomed hundreds of customers, vendors and local dignitaries to Rome, New York, this week to celebrate, tour and take part in the official ribbon cutting ceremony marking the grand opening of its newest distribution center. “We enjoyed the opportunity …
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