The Home Depot footprint continues to expand across North America, with more than 20 new locations opening in the U.S. since 2023. The company recently outlined its newest store locations across multiple states throughout the rest of the year. Spring …
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True Value Locations Host Grand Openings and Spring Events
Howard Walker’s True Value Hardware Grand Opening Howard Walker’s True Value Hardware in Henrietta, Texas, officially opened earlier this month with a community grand opening celebration. The store is located in the former Olsen Stelzer Boot and Saddlery building, a …
Read More »Federal Judge Overturns Overtime Pay Rule
A federal judge in Texas permanently blocked a rule intended to raise the threshold for overtime pay for salaried workers. The rule raised the threshold from $684 per week, equivalent to $35,568 per year, to $844 per week, equivalent to …
Read More »John Mellencamp to Perform at True Value 2023 Fall Reunion
True Value announced that legendary singer-songwriter John Mellencamp will be the headline entertainment at its 2023 Fall Reunion. Mellencamp will perform a concert on Thursday evening, Sept. 14, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. “We are delighted …
Read More »In Memoriam: Richard Grandy, Co-Founder of Easy Gardener, Inc.
Home improvement innovator Richard Grandy died in Texas on March 21, 2022. He was 76 years old. Richard was born February 13, 1946, in Croswell, Michigan, where he was also raised. He graduated from Cros-Lex High School and then Michigan …
Read More »US LBM Acquires Texas-Based Higginbotham Brothers
US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the U.S., has acquired Higginbotham Brothers, a building products dealer with 38 locations in Texas and two in Oklahoma. With this acquisition, US LBM now operates more than 320 locations …
Read More »Drive Sales With Superior Auto Parts Selection
Each category you add to your home improvement business can help expand your customer base, boost your sales and grow your local reputation. Automotive parts are no different. From headlights to tail lights and everything in between, the category boasts …
Read More »Open the Door to Decorative Hardware
Within the hardware and fastener category rests decorative hardware. Unlike most items in this category, decorative hardware purchases aren’t born of necessity. While a customer needs screws, bolts and nails immediately for almost any task, decorative hardware is a space …
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