True Value Co. announced it has acquired the brand trademark rights from Agway Farm & Home Supply, a leading wholesale product distribution company serving a network of private dealers primarily in the Northeast. The Agway Trademark acquisition expands True Value’s …
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In Memoriam: Do it Best Board Member Rich Lender
The home improvement industry is mourning the loss of Rich Lender, who died in a car accident on Oct. 25. He was a newly elected member of the Do it Best Board of Directors, and president and CEO of Your …
Read More »EEOC Updates Workplace Discrimination Poster
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal” poster, which summarizes workplace discrimination laws and explains how employees or applicants can file a complaint if they believe they have experienced discrimination. …
Read More »Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware Makes a Good Call on Customer Experience
For Tyler Saxey, one visit to his local Ace Hardware store made a huge impact and turned him into a loyal customer for life. Saxey is no stranger to customer service. He currently works in customer experience at Foot Locker, …
Read More »NRF Study Finds Retail Shrink Is a $100 Billion Problem
In its annual retail survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) found that retail shrink is an almost $100 billion problem. NRF’s Retail Security Survey is an annual survey of retail loss prevention professionals that covers national retail security issues such …
Read More »HIRI Predicts Deceleration of Home Improvement Spending Through 2024
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI), the nation’s leading resource for market research concerning the home and building products industry, has forecasted the current national inflation bulge will lead to a deceleration in home improvement spending. Growth in the total …
Read More »Eli Bliffert to Receive a 2023 Wisconsin Titan 100 Award
Eli Bliffert, vice president of Bliffert Lumber & Hardware, has been named a 2023 Wisconsin Titan. The Titan 100 program recognizes Wisconsin’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. Bliffert represents one of the area’s most accomplished business leaders in his …
Read More »Buchheit Acquires 12 New Retail Locations
The Buchheit Family of Companies announced its acquisition of 12 retail locations formerly owned by Orscheln Farm & Home Company. Buchheit obtained these stores through the acquisition of Orscheln by Tractor Supply Company. The 12 locations are part of a …
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