As a record number of tornadoes and flooding continue to affect the Midwest and neighboring states, The Home Depot is supporting clean-up and relief efforts, including a commitment of up to $250,000 by The Home Depot Foundation.
Ace Hardware tied with True Value for highest in customer satisfaction among home improvement retail stores in the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction Study.
Ace Hardware plans to expand its retail support center located in Wilmer, Texas.
Ace Hardware powered through a solid first quarter, reporting record revenues, a growing e-commerce business and a 3.9% increase in retail same-store sales.
Consumers kept coming to Lowe’s in the first quarter as the home improvement retailer reported an increase in comparable store sales for the three months ended May 3.
The Home Depot delivered a positive performance in its first quarter, reporting an increase in both net sales and earnings.
Lowe’s is accelerating its technology capabilities and focus on driving strong retail fundamentals by acquiring the Retail Analytics platform from Boomerang Commerce.
Do it Best Corp. has named a new director of international sales with its promotion of Scott Sproul, effective immediately.
In the spirit of Memorial Day, Ace Hardware is again collaborating with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Ace Hardware is pledging to give out 1 million American flags nationwide on Saturday, May 25.
This week’s National Hardware Show promoted the upcoming debut of the “Independent Home Improvement Show— Powered By NHS.”
New licensed housewares lines greeted a steady flow of home improvement retail buyers Tuesday, May 7, on the opening day of the 2019 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas.
The Home Depot said that Carol Tomé, chief financial officer and evp/corporate services, has decided to retire on August 31, 2019, after 24 years of service. Richard McPhail, svp/finance control and administration, will be promoted to evp/chief financial officer following her retirement.
The 2019 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas (May 7-9) marks the 14th year for HomeWorld Business as the show’s official housewares publication. The partnership reflects the commitment by the show to keep housewares in the home improvement retailing spotlight.
Tractor Supply Company rolled through a strong first quarter ended March 30, 2019, with solid comparable store and seasonal sales growth.
More than 60 organizations have developed and launched ‘Generation T,’ a movement intended to help fill the skilled trade gap that analysts predict will leave three million jobs open by 2028. The initiative is led by home improvement retailer Lowe’s.
The National Hardware Show has slated True Value Company president and CEO John Hartmann as a keynote speaker at the upcoming show, to be held May 7 to 9.
Parvez Patel, general manager for eFaucets.com and Hausera.com, will be the keynote speaker at the 4th annual Home Improvement eRetailer Summit, set for November 6-8 at the Hotel Monaco Chicago in downtown Chicago.
Do it Best Corp. has named three of its senior sales and business development leaders to new roles as it strengthens the team to drive additional sales for its member-owners.
Tractor Supply Company has officially opened its new distribution center in Frankfort, NY.
True Value Company has made a strategic investment of $150 million in supply chain optimization including a new distribution center in Hanover Township, PA.