Newsweek, in collaboration with market research partner Statista, has released its second annual listing of the Most Trustworthy Companies in the U.S. The list covers 23 industries and includes 700 companies, ranked by evaluations from U.S. customers, employees and investors. This …
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New Toolkit Offers Strategies for Employee Retention
Staffing shortages have been one of the biggest issues facing retailers over the past few years. Even if employers are able to find the right people to hire, it can be difficult to keep them, given the increasingly competitive nature …
Read More »TAL Holdings Promotes Executive Leaders
TAL Holdings, one of the fastest growing family-owned building material centers in the Pacific Northwest, announced the promotion of two key team members. Vernon Shallenberger has been promoted to the position of vice president of sales and operations and Dana …
Read More »True Value’s Jake Kalnitz Talks Acquisitions and Big Picture Goals
With True Value’s recent acquisition of Shur-Line and WordLock brands, Hardware Retailing spoke with True Value’s senior vice president of merchandising, inventory and pricing Jake Kalnitz to gain insight into how the acquisition fits into True Value’s overall product and …
Read More »Wallace Distribution Looks to the Future at the 2023 Spring Dealer Market
2022 was a year of celebration and reflection, as Wallace Distribution celebrated its milestone 100-year anniversary. This year, the organization has turned its eyes to the future and the next 100 years serving the distribution needs of its dealers. With …
Read More »NHPA Adds SBA Loans to Its Marketplace Services
Are you looking to buy an independent home improvement store? North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) members can now take advantage of small business loans through the association’s partnership with Live Oak Bank. Whether you’re looking to build, buy …
Read More »United Hardware Names Chad Ruth as President and CEO
United Hardware Distributing Co. announced Chad Ruth will serve in the role of President and CEO. Ruth became interim President and CEO of the co-op on February 16, 2023, after Doug Audette resigned from his position. The Board of Directors …
Read More »True Value Acquires Shur-Line and WordLock Brands
True Value Co., one of the world’s largest hardlines wholesalers, announced it has purchased certain assets of Nova Wildcat Shur-Line Holdings Inc., including the Shur-Line and WordLock range of products. “Acquiring Shur-Line’s products is an excellent strategic fit for True …
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