Do it Best Group is adding Paycor as a preferred payroll and people-management provider for Do it Best members and True Value retailers, marking the first time the cooperative has offered retailers a preferred payroll-provider solution. The program will be …
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Retailers Set Their Eyes on Growth at the Ace Hardware 2026 Fall Convention
Boasting record-breaking attendance, the Ace Hardware 2026 Fall Convention brought together over 14,500 attendees in Orlando, an increase of 5.5% from Fall 2023, the last time the Fall Convention was held in Orlando. More than 6,100 Ace retailers—which marked the …
Read More »Tractor Supply Opens New $200M Distribution Center in Idaho
Tractor Supply Company recently announced the grand opening of its 11th distribution center, located in Nampa, Idaho. Serving as the strategic “Gateway to the Pacific Northwest,” the 865,000-square-foot facility represents an investment of more than $200 million in Canyon County …
Read More »New Home Sales Surge 6.4% in August Despite Persistent Affordability Challenges
New home sales improved in August, but the broader new-home market is still experiencing weakness, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges continue to constrain demand, with new home sales remaining below …
Read More »Lowe’s Launches Drone Delivery Pilot
Lowe’s recently announced the launch of drone delivery, the newest fulfillment method for the retailer that delivers select home improvement items directly to DIY and Pro customers in as fast as 20 minutes. This pilot is now live at Lowe’s …
Read More »ABC Supply Expands in the South
ABC Supply has announced the opening of 2 new locations in Mississippi and Texas. Hattiesburg, Mississippi: Located at 1744 Evelyn Gandy Parkway and open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday. Branch Manager Ryan Yared joined ABC Supply …
Read More »Westlake Royal Building Products and BlueLinx Expand Distribution Agreement
Westlake Royal Building Products recently announced an expanded distribution agreement with BlueLinx, one of North America’s leading building products distributors. Through the long-standing partnership, Westlake Royal will serve as BlueLinx’s sole PVC trim supplier, distributing Kleer® PVC Trim across its network …
Read More »California Paints Announces 2027 Color of the Year
California Paints has announced its 2027 Color of the Year: Quiet Peace, a deep, moody blue that evokes tranquility and calm at a time when homeowners and consumers are seeking it out more than ever before. Quiet Peace is a …
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