Bliffert Lumber & Hardware has merged in Chase Lumber and its three locations in Sun Prairie, DeForest and McFarland, Wisconsin. “Joining forces with Bliffert and combining nearly two and a half centuries of serving the building industry in Wisconsin is a …
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Built-From-Scratch Program Eases Inventory Challenges
In 2019, Michelle and Gary Meny, owners of Meny’s True Value, purchased a third location in Ferdinand, Indiana, which was the catalyst to bring all three locations under one umbrella. Prior to opening the new location, the first two did …
Read More »Improving Profitability 4 Feet at a Time
With an Excel file, a few well thought out formulas and a desire product selection at the basic level, Cody Miller created his own program for determining the profitability of each department—down to a 4-foot section in each—in his operation’s …
Read More »Do it Best Names New Director of Communications
Do it Best has named Allison Meyer as its newest director of communications, effective immediately. In this role, Meyer leads a team focused on communicating the Do it Best story, which includes highlighting the programs, services and solutions that help …
Read More »Hillman Opens 305,000-Square-Foot Distribution Hub
Hillman Solutions Corp., a leading provider of hardware products and merchandising solutions, opened a brand new distribution center in Belton, Missouri. Relocating from Rialto, California, Hillman’s new facility is approximately 305,000 square feet. “As 85% of the U.S. population can …
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 »Sherwin-Williams Reports 2023 Q1 Financial Results
Sherwin-Williams announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2023. Consolidated net sales for Sherwin-Willams 2023 Q1 increased 8.9% to $5.44 billion and net sales from stores in the U.S. and Canada open more than twelve calendar months increased …
Read More »Bed Bath & Beyond Goes Bankrupt, Attributes Lack of Innovation
Once a giant among big-box retailers, Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy this week and is starting the process of closing its 360 locations, as well as 120 BuyBuy Baby stores. According to NPR, the company missed the mark …
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