Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers, announced its planned acquisition of two Massachusetts stores, growing its footprint to 50 locations in nine states. The Falcone family will purchase the Smith family’s Cape Ann stores–Smith …
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Kelly-Moore Paints announced it plans to immediately cease operations and out-of-court “wind down” process all of its business. As it begins to cease operations, the company will continue to fulfill previously placed orders from its existing inventory at its Union …
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Lowe’s announced an update to its loyalty program designed for DIY customers that offerings cost savings and rewards. The new MyLowe’s Rewards also offers exclusive perks only for members. The loyalty program is now available in select regions and will …
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After over five decades advising independent and small business owners, Gary Pittsford is hanging up his financial planning hat and tenure as partner and chief valuation officer of Creative Planning Business Services. Well, almost. “It’s time for me to slow down …
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For many homeowners, their porch is a way to show their personality outside, give their neighbors a glimpse into their house and provide outside living space. According to data compiled by the International Casual Furnishing Association (IFCA) in 2021, more …
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With the holiday season over, inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports will gradually slow during the first quarter of 2024, but is expected to ramp up in the spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by …
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Total payroll employment increased by 216,000 in December, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Unemployment rates also remained unchanged at 3.7% and 0.2 points higher than the same point in 2022. December brought on 17,000 more jobs …
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In the 2024 Market Measure Report, published by the North American Hardware and Paint Association, industry partners offered insights into 2023 operations and their goals for 2024. Read the insights from Orgill‘s Boyden Moore below and download the complete report from NHPA here. …
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