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.
Annual gains in home improvement and repair are projected to continue decelerating through early next year, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
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.
Ace Hardware is rolling out a “Buy Online, Deliver from Store” program at participating locations across the country. The new delivery option is a key feature of the enhanced e-commerce site, AceHardware.com.
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.
The Home Depot is aiming to hire 80,000 associates for its busy spring season with a new hiring technology built by the company’s in-house engineers.
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.
Annual growth in the national market for home improvement and repair is expected to slow by the end of the year, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
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.