Georgia-Pacific recently announced plans to permanently close its gypsum facility in Tacoma, Washington. This decision came as a result of several challenging market conditions that have affected the gypsum industry. Since 2022, there has been an ongoing decline in consumer …
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Arrow Tool Group announced it will serve as a Diamond Sponsor, contributing to bringing the 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from its home state of Idaho to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The tree’s journey is made possible …
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Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware recently announced president Bruce Phillips has been selected by the National Retail Federation (NRF) as a 2026 American Retail Champion. Phillips will join retail leaders from across the country in Washington, D.C., to advocate for policies …
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Ace Retail Group recently announced it is opening a new Westlake Ace Hardware in University Place, Washington, a prosperous and thriving community of around 35,000 residents in the greater Tacoma, Washington, area. Ace Retail Group currently owns and operates five …
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Hardware Sales, a family-owned hardware store in Bellingham, Washington, recently hosted its 29th annual Tool Fair, a two-day event welcoming thousands of attendees and featuring an impressive roundup of tool vendors. Each year, the Hardware Sales parking lot transforms into …
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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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Westlake Ace Hardware has announced it will acquire Town Center Hardware, which has two locations in Washington. Town Center Hardware has one location in Kirkland, Washington, and another in Lake Forest Park, Washington. When the sale is finalized March 8, …
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The COVID-19 pandemic derailed initial plans for celebrating the 100th anniversary of Frager’s Hardware & Garden Center, the longest continuously operating hardware store in Washington, D.C. Determined not to let the centennial pass by without recognition, the store staff organized …
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