Ace Hardware Boosts Employment Opportunities
With increased demand for essential products and services, Ace Hardware and its independent retailers plan to hire more than 30,000 people collectively to further support the communities they serve.
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Lowe’s Increases Hiring Efforts
Lowe’s is actively hiring for 30,000 positions in-stores across the U.S. to support its communities.
Home Depot Ramps Up Coronavirus Response
The Home Depot has provided an update on several temporary changes to its business in response to COVID-19, as the retailer aims to bolster its safety measures, take care of customers and employees and support communities battling the virus.
True Value To Manufacture Hand Sanitizer
True Value Company has registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an over-the-counter drug manufacturer to produce hand sanitizer in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
National Hardware Show To Be Held In September
The National Hardware Show, which was recently postponed, said its 75th anniversary event will now take place on September 1-3, 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Lowe’s Produces Solid Q4
Lowe’s produced a solid fourth quarter, driven by the company’s U.S. store base and supported by its continuing investments in technology and e-commerce.
Home Depot Strengthens Market Position In Q4, Fiscal Year
Home Depot marked a strong finish to its fiscal year as its fourth quarter results reflected what the company termed significant progress with its investment program.
Ace Hardware Sales Gain But Charges Impact Q4
Ace Hardware drove overall and comparable sales higher in fiscal 2019 but the hardware cooperative’s wholesale holdings and Grommet operations hurt earnings in the fourth quarter.
Home Depot Hiring For Spring Season
The Home Depot is hiring 80,000 associates this spring in preparation for its busiest season of the year. Over the next several months, jobseekers can apply for both full-time and part-time positions.
Tractor Supply Promotes Three Executives
Tractor Supply Company has made several key management promotions in its merchandising, store operations and supply chain functions.
True Value Encouraging Reunion Participants To ‘Thrive’
At the True Value 2020 Spring Reunion, the retailer’s convention for affiliated stores and other independent hardware dealers, the theme “Thrive” will emphasize the opportunity inherent in the current economic and consumer environment.
Lowe’s Appoints Hurst President Of Canadian Division
Anthony Hurst has been appointed president, Lowe’s Canada, pending work authorization which is expected in February. He will report to president and CEO Marvin Ellison and will be based in Boucherville, Quebec.
Home Depot Recognized For Sustainability Initiatives
The Home Depot has been recognized as a global leader on corporate climate action for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact and build a more sustainable future for consumers and their homes.
The Home Depot Foundation Aids Puerto Rico Relief Efforts
The Home Depot Foundation has committed up to $250,000 in response to the continued earthquake activity in Puerto Rico.
Lowe’s Investing In Technology To Improve Customer Experience
Google Cloud and Lowe’s are expanding their work together to create a technology foundation to help the home improvement retailer deliver customer experiences and empower store associates with tools to better serve customers.
Tractor Supply Expands Partnership With Microsoft
Tractor Supply Company has selected Microsoft as its preferred and strategic cloud provider to support technology architecture and modernization for the company’s e-commerce website and enterprise analytics platform.
Lowe’s Appoints Thalberg Chief Brand And Marketing Officer
Lowe’s has appointed Marisa Thalberg as evp/chief brand and marketing officer, effective February 10. Thalberg joins the company most recently from Taco Bell where she served as global chief brand officer.
Lowe’s Preparing For Spring Rush With Hiring Events
Lowe’s plans to hire more than 53,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal associates across its more than 1,700 U.S. stores this spring, with hiring events slated for all store locations over the next three months.
Lowe’s Expands Pro Services With Yardi Partnership
Lowe’s has partnered with Yardi, a provider of property and asset management software in North America, to offer its users the ability to purchase products from LowesForPros.com beginning in January 2020.
Home Depot Investing In Omnichannel Strategy
The Home Depot hosted its 2019 Investor and Analyst Conference and provided an update on key strategic priorities and gave a preliminary outlook for fiscal year 2020.