Do it Best Corp. recently announced the promotions of John Branigan and Tom Morgan to retail performance managers, effective immediately. In their new roles, Branigan and Morgan will lead co-op efforts in aiding the growth and enhancement of member stores. …
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Ace Launches iPhone App, In-Store Pickup
Ace Hardware this week announced the launch of a mobile app for iPhone devices and the roll-out of in-store pickup to its retailers, a new feature that will allow customers to check their local store’s available inventory on acehardware.com, go …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Ace CEO Answers Questions about Emery-Waterhouse Acquisition
Ace Hardware recently announced the acquisition of Emery-Waterhouse, a 170-year-old distributor of hardlines products for independent lumber, paint, industrial and hardware outlets throughout the Northeast. Hardware Retailing editors sat down with Ace President and CEO John Venhuizen to talk about …
Read More »Ace Focuses on Advancing Growth at Spring Convention
Ace Hardware executives took some time to reflect on the company’s history in recognition of Ace’s 90th anniversary at the general session of the co-op’s Spring Convention and Exhibits on Monday morning in Houston, but Ace President and CEO John …
Read More »Retailers Approve Aggressive Change and National Philanthropic Partnership at True Value Reunion
Feedback regarding changes occurring within the True Value co-op over the past year appeared notably positive from retailers exploring True Value’s Spring & Rental Reunion this past weekend in Atlanta. While still concerned about national economic conditions and cautious about …
Read More »Ace Hardware Acquires Emery-Waterhouse
Ace Hardware announced today it has acquired Emery-Waterhouse, a 170-year-old distributor of hardlines products for independent lumber, paint, industrial and hardware outlets throughout the Northeast. Emery-Waterhouse will move forward as an independently operated, majority-owned subsidiary of Ace Hardware. The Emery-Waterhouse …
Read More »Ace Reports Record 2013 Sales, Profit Increases
Ace Hardware reported total fiscal 2013 revenues of $4.2 billion, an increase of $313.3 million or 8.2 percent. Net income was $104.5 million for fiscal 2013, an increase of $22.7 million or 27.8 percent, compared to $81.8 million in fiscal …
Read More »Do it Best Corp. Announces Executive Leadership Transition
Do it Best Corp. announced the retirement of one senior leader and the transition of another leader into a new position. Effective June 30, Do it Best Corp. Vice President of Retail Logistics John Snider will retire and Vice President …
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