As the world’s biggest garden lifestyle and barbecue trade fair, spoga+gafa serves as an international trade and networking platform for the green sector. Held in Cologne, Germany, from June 18-20, spoga+gafa 2023 brought in 30,000 trade visitors from 122 countries to …
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Ace Hardware announced plans to open a new retail support center (RSC) in Kansas City, Missouri. The new Ace distribution center, spanning approximately 1.5 million square feet, is projected to be fully operational in 2025 and is expected to create …
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Reflecting a desire to create new living areas and improve existing spaces to fit current and future lifestyles, the hottest summer design trends go nontraditional and a little outside the box. Houzz surveyed its community of homeowners, home design enthusiasts …
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With a willingness to embrace change and evolve, Wilco Stores has found great success and built a strong company culture. TJ Colson, president of Wilco Stores, says the core values of integrity, excellence, respect, accountability, teamwork and community set the …
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With a pulse on what’s happening now and an eye to the future of retail, the 2023 Retail Innovations Expo and Conference brought together retailers, industry experts and vendors from across various retail verticals. The three-day RICE 2023 event included …
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The Far West Equipment Dealers Association (FWEDA) board of directors met and ratified a membership vote to merge with Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). The merger is scheduled to finalize by the end of August. “We are pleased with the outcome …
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Ambassador Supply has acquired Straight Line Metal Buildings, a Brookshire, Texas-based company that manufactures and installs pre-engineered metal buildings. This acquisition strengthens both companies’ commitments to providing high-quality products and comprehensive services to their partners. “We’ve been searching for the …
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Several independent retail organizations, including the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), have signed a letter in support of the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), legislation that would enhance competition and choice in the credit card network market. Small …
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