House-Hasson Hardware has finalized its acquisition of former Midwestern U.S. wholesale hardware distributor Bostwick-Braun’s warehouses and inventory. The acquisition adds two warehouses in Indiana and Arkansas, as well as more than 45,000 stock keeping units (SKU) to its existing 55,000 …
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Gillman Do it Best Home Centers has acquired Goecker Building Supplies, a building materials supplier with locations in North Vernon and Seymour, Indiana. The acquisition aligns with Gillman Home Centers’ commitment to community-focused, value-driven service and marks an expansion of …
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When attendees from across the channel gather this August for the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) in Marco Island, Florida, they will be in for quite the reception as industry distributors Orgill and Do it Best will be inviting …
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For over 100 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has surveyed home improvement operators throughout the U.S. to develop the benchmark report known as the Cost of Doing Business Study. Retailers have continually relied on the industry …
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With an increase in sales and a record number of vendors, the House-Hasson 2024 Summer Dealer Market sizzled for all attendees. The “Gateway to Summer” event took place June 13-15 at the Sevierville Events Center in Sevierville, Tennessee, welcoming retailers …
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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 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 …
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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 …
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