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.
Lowe’s reported a net loss in a fourth quarter hit by pre-tax charges as the home improvement retailer progressed with its business transformation initiatives.
Fourth quarter sales at The Home Depot increased double-digits as the home improvement retailer also reported gains in comparable store sales.
Roadie, a company that uses passenger car drivers to provide home delivery to consumers and other recipients, has gained new funding, including from The Home Depot.
For the fiscal year of 2018, Ace Hardware set a record for revenues but saw lower profits as expenses rose.
CDP, an environmental impact non-profit, has named The Home Depot to its Climate Change A List for the retailer’s actions to cut carbon emissions and mitigate climate risks.
Tractor Supply Company has promoted Kurt Barton to evp/chief financial officer and treasurer.
As the busiest season for home improvement projects approaches, Lowe’s will host its second annual National Hiring Day to hire more than 50,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal associates across its more than 1,700 U.S. stores.
Tractor Supply Company reported a strong fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 29, 2018, with both net sales and income growing.
Ace Hardware Corporation is recognizing two local Ace Hardware stores with the company’s eighth annual “Coolest Hardware Store” awards.
Lowe’s and the National Football League have formed a new partnership. Lowe’s is now the Official Home Improvement Retail Sponsor of the NFL.
Do it Best has set the date of its spring Open Buying Day as it continues to enhance the selection of potential products it offers to its member-owners from domestic and international vendors.
Lowe’s plans to hire more than 65,000 associates this year to improve customer service and product availability. The move is said to support the growth strategy recently announced by the company’s leadership.
Tractor Supply Company has a new goal to reduce carbon emissions from its facilities by 25% by 2025 from its 2015 baseline as a part of the company’s stewardship program.