With True Value’s recent acquisition of Shur-Line and WordLock brands, Hardware Retailing spoke with True Value’s senior vice president of merchandising, inventory and pricing Jake Kalnitz to gain insight into how the acquisition fits into True Value’s overall product and …
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Hagan Florist & Gifts Provides Fresh Flowers and Gifts
Adding a touch of beauty and providing a well-received service in the area, Hagan Florist & Gifts has been serving the flower needs of Jacksonville, Florida, for two decades. The shop is located next to the Mandarin location of Hagan …
Read More »True Value Acquires Shur-Line and WordLock Brands
True Value Co., one of the world’s largest hardlines wholesalers, announced it has purchased certain assets of Nova Wildcat Shur-Line Holdings Inc., including the Shur-Line and WordLock range of products. “Acquiring Shur-Line’s products is an excellent strategic fit for True …
Read More »See What You Missed at Spring Markets
It’s market season and the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has been busy covering spring shows from coast to coast. Check out the highlights from each of the events below and be sure to follow NHPA on social …
Read More »Exclusive: True Value Manufacturing Unveils Facility Automation
In an effort to meet growing customer demand, True Value unveiled new, modern upgrades to its True Value Manufacturing facility at a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by True Value executives and Mark Kownick, mayor of the Village of Cary. Hardware Retailing’s associate …
Read More »NHPA Educates on Retaining Top Talent at True Value Spring Reunion
Sharing insights and best practices on retaining top talent, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) will be facilitating the education for the Retail Best Practices Conference at the True Value Spring Reunion in Chicago on March 16 from …
Read More »True Value Announces 75th Anniversary Plans
True Value Hardware Co. recently announced its intentions for a yearlong celebration of its 75th anniversary. Founded in 1948 by John Cotter with 25 member stores, the business now serves over 4,500 independent retail hardware stores under a globally recognized …
Read More »Industry Insights: Forward Thinking With Chris Kempa
How did business change for True Value in 2022 compared to 2021? This year has been about maintaining and growing the pandemic-related boom the industry saw in 2021 and the sudden shift in consumer demand, specifically in the DIY and …
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