Annual gains in homeowner spending for improvements and repairs are set to give out by the second half of 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.
Two more e-commerce experts have joined the lineup of retailers who will participate in the one-on-one meetings with suppliers during the upcoming Home Improvement eRetailer Summit, scheduled for November 6-8, 2019, at the Hotel Monaco Chicago in downtown Chicago.
Tractor Supply Company and Citi Retail Services have developed new rewards for Neighbor’s Club members who use the Tractor Supply personal credit card, including 5% back in rewards and special financing offers.
The 2019 Fall Reunion will bring thousands of retailers to True Value’s hometown of Chicago for the company’s semi-annual buying event.
Lowe’s recently made a $1 million commitment to support disaster relief efforts for associates, customers and communities in direct response to Hurricane Dorian’s impact along the U.S. coast and the Bahamas.
Tractor Supply Company has opened its 1,800th store by hosting a grand opening celebration at the new store in Berkshire Township (Sunbury), Ohio.
Ace Hardware has completed the acquisition of Handyman Matters, a franchisor of home repair, maintenance, and improvement services based in Denver. Handyman Matters will become Ace Handyman Services and operate as a new stand-alone, subsidiary of Ace Hardware Corp.
The 4th annual Home Improvement eRetailer Summit is set for November 6-8 at the Hotel Monaco Chicago.
Tractor Supply Company has extended the employment contract with its chief executive officer, Greg Sandfort. The board has also retained Egon Zehnder, an executive search firm, as part of its ongoing CEO succession planning process.
Lowe’s asserted that its transformation plan is on track, as it registered a solid second quarter with a rise in both earnings and comparable store sales.
Ace Hardware pointed to new store sales growth, solid comps and a surge in its e-commerce business as the retailer posted strong second quarter revenues.
This is the eighth installment of a special series, presented by the National Hardware Show, exploring key trends and developments driving the growth of housewares and home goods in the home improvement retail business.
True Value President and CEO John Hartmann provided the keynote address at the recent National Hardware Show. In an exclusive interview with HomeWorld Business, Hartmann outlined how True Value’s recapitalization a year ago transformed its co-operative corporate structure, fueling reinvestment in its independent hardware store members while recharging its marketing and strategy for new generation of first-time home owners and do-it-yourselfers.
The Home Depot gained comp sales momentum in the second quarter, while updating its guidance with an eye on the new tariffs taking effect.
Lowe’s is partnering with the National Football League and will carry more than 10,000 licensed NFL-branded items online that are positioned at fans who are tailgating or watching games at home.
Growth in residential remodeling spending is expected to slow considerably by the middle of 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.
Tractor Supply Company delivered a solid performance in its second quarter, as the rural lifestyle retailer reported both sales and earnings growth.
Ace Hardware is among the retailers launching sales promotions this month, unveiling its first-ever Ace Rewards Day, providing exclusive deals to Ace Reward members July 15 to 16, on Acehardware.com.
Lowe’s has selected Charlotte, NC, as the future home of its new global technology center that will ultimately be home to up to 2,000 technology professionals.
Tractor Supply Company’s new distribution center in Frankfort, New York, has achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Ace Hardware will open new stores in 11 former Orchard Supply Hardware locations in California.