Mike Frattallone, co-owner of Frattallone’s Ace Hardware, has earned two separate awards for his dedication to philanthropy. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a charity that raises vital funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals, announced Frattallone will be named its Local …
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Kmart Announces Month-Long Data Breach
On Friday, Oct. 10, Kmart, a member of the Sears brand, announced the company had discovered its own payment security incident. According to a press release by the company, the Kmart IT team “detected that the Kmart store payment data …
Read More »Holiday Sales Predicted to Increase
For the first time since 2011, holiday sales are expected to increase more than 4 percent. According to the National Retail Federation, sales in November and December (excluding autos, gas and restaurant sales) are expected to increase 4.1 percent to $616.9 …
Read More »Curbside: A Convenient Option for Busy Consumers
Last week, Curbside, a startup, free app began making strides towards a more mobile retail environment. According to an article in USA Today, Curbside is beginning in San Francisco Bay area and has plans to expand to 15 markets across …
Read More »Do it Best Corp. Expands INCOM Team to Support Member Sales Growth
Do it Best Corp. has named co-op veteran Jared Hufford as the new manager of INCOM Distributor SupplySM, its industrial and commercial supply division. Expanding the team and dedicating additional resources to support INCOM leads to signs of the business’ …
Read More »William Hooten, Former Distribution America President, Passes Away
William “Bill” Foster Hooten, Jr., 88, of Johns Creek, Georgia, died on Oct. 2, 2014. His career in the hardware-automotive retail and wholesale industry spanned 40 years. He went from a copywriter to a corporate vice president and director of …
Read More »True Value Provides Details of New Strategic Plan at 2014 Fall Reunion
After spending the last 16 months gathering information and talking to members, True Value President and CEO John Hartmann lifted the curtain on the co-op’s new strategic plan during the company’s Fall Reunion last week in Denver. The plan, which …
Read More »Safety Keychain
The Survival Compass Key Chain is designed as a precautionary tool for emergency situations. This key chain offers peace of mind to any outdoor adventurer. It contains 4.5 feet of heavy-duty paracord, which can be unraveled and used in emergency …
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