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Shurtape Technologies Names New CEO

Hickory, NC-based Shurtape Technologies, LLC is pleased to announce Vuk Trivanovic, CEO of the company’s Industrial and Engineered Solutions (ESG) Groups, will…

Orgill Announces Changes to Executive Team

With 2021 winding down, Orgill has announced a number of changes to its executive team including several promotions and retirements.…

Orgill Hits Milestone With Over 1 Million Items Available in eCommerce Database

During the fourth quarter of 2021, Orgill reached a significant milestone in its efforts to help independent retailers enhance their…

Supply Chain Crisis: When Will it End?

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Ace Hardware Opens First Store Under New Franchise Model in Mexico

Ace Hardware International recently opened its first turnkey franchise store in Mexico. As Ace Hardware continues to grow globally, Ace…

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Delray Plus Family of Stores

Delray Plus True Value’s four stores are being acquired by Aubuchon Hardware. Bob Seminack and Micky Flood, founders and operators…

CNRG Acquires 22 Frattallone’s Ace Hardware Stores

Central Network Retail Group has acquired 22 Frattallone’s Ace stores in Minnesota. Larry Frattallone, founder and operator of Frattallone’s Ace…

R.P. Lumber Acquiring Alexander Lumber

R.P. Lumber is acquiring longtime competitor, Alexander Lumber. R.P. Lumber Co. continues to grow with the pending acquisition of long-time…

Ace Hardware Reports Record 3Q Revenues

Ace Hardware Corp. has reported record third quarter 2021 revenues of $2.0 billion, an increase of $28.1 million, or 1.4 percent, from the…

How America’s Biggest and Best Hardware Store Got Better

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