The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SRS Distribution Inc. (SRS), a residential specialty trade distribution company that serves the professional roofer, landscaper and pool contractor. SRS will accelerate The …
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True Value Empowers DIYers and Local Retailers With First Campaign in a Decade
True Value announced the launch of its “Hardware Hero” campaign in partnership with its agency of record Laughlin Constable. At a time when retail is down across industries, and consumers are pinching pennies, True Value is leveraging its legacy brand, …
Read More »Networking, Educational Sessions at NHS Provide Practical Takeaways
Day 2 of the National Hardware Show (NHS), taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, brought another full day of product discovery, educational sessions and networking. Kicking off the day was the NHS Executive Summit, featuring five high-impact sessions …
Read More »Expanded Offerings, New Opportunities Shine Bright at NHS
With a reimagined show floor and outdoor living area, several new product categories and refreshed educational opportunities, Day 1 of the National Hardware Show (NHS) gathered retailers, vendors and other home improvement industry players from around the world. With several …
Read More »Aubuchon Company Acquiring 7-Store Chain in Vermont
Rick Bibens has agreed to sell Bibens Ace Hardware, with seven locations in Vermont in to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest group of family-owned hardware stores in America. The stores will continue to operate as Bibens Ace Hardware, …
Read More »Do it Best Launches Data-Focused Tools, Welcomes United Retailers to Spring Market
Downtown Houston hosted attendees of the 2024 Do it Best Spring Market at the George R. Brown Convention Center this weekend, where returning member-owners and prospective members explored new programs, assortments and products. Leveraging data was the central theme of …
Read More »R.P. Lumber Acquires Golden Rule Lumber
R.P. Lumber Co. Inc. has announced the acquisition of Golden Rule Lumber, a well-respected family-owned retailer of hardware, building and landscaping materials and rental equipment located in Ottawa, Illinois. The terms of the deal remain undisclosed. Based in Edwardsville, Illinois, …
Read More »New Market App, 40+ New Vendors Drive Traffic at Blish-Mize Spring Market
From new vendors to new attendees—and a reorganized Market floor and new Market ordering app—the 2024 Blish-Mize Spring Buying Market, held March 21-23 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas, invigorated attendees with a breath of fresh …
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