Lindsey Thompson is a Senior Editor for Impulse Items, a publication focused on the hardware industry. With a keen interest in business and retail, Lindsey covers stories on hardware stores, industry trends, and unique marketing strategies. Her articles provide insights into the world of hardware retail and its impact on local communities.
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Lindsey’s coverage predominantly focuses on product promotions within the retail and hardware store industry. She frequently covers private sector announcements, press releases, and events related to this sector.
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By: Lindsey Thompson
TAL Building Centers has named Gaven Gregory as its vice president of operations for the east. Gregory brings extensive leadership experience in retail and business operations, having held key roles at Valley Wide Cooperative, True Value Company and The Home Depot.
R.P. Lumber Co. Inc. plans to acquire Guyot Lumber & Hardware, an independently owned retailer of hardware, lumber and building materials in Perryville, Missouri. The transaction, scheduled to close on Nov.1 marks R.P. Lumber ’s eighth acquisition this year and its first location in Perry County, Missouri.
By: Lindsey Thompson
Koelnmesse and dmg events have partnered for a strategic joint venture that will expand the Saudi Arabian hardware industry—the International Hardware Show Saudi Arabia.
On Monday, Nov. 4, True Value sent a notification to vendors and retailers, stating that it was temporarily suspending its drop ship program to remain focused on primary business during the bankruptcy case and sale to Do it Best. (In full disclosure, NHPA, which publishes Hardware Retailing and Paint & Decorating Retailer magazines, is a vendor of True Value and received this letter.)
On Monday, Nov. 4, True Value sent a notification to vendors and retailers, stating that it was temporarily suspending its drop ship program.
Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, died Monday at the age of 95.
The Merit Distribution Group LLC announced the promotion of its current president, Geff Lynch, to CEO. Lynch will now be responsible for all aspects of Lancaster’s paint sundry distribution operation and the EJ Welch flooring businesses. A 38-year plus industry veteran, Lynch joined Lancaster after its acquisition of GMG Distributing, formerly based in San Leandro, California, where he held the role of VP of sales and marketing.
In the third quarter of 2024, Ace Hardware marked record revenues of $2.4 billion, an increase of 2.8% from the third quarter of 2023. Grilling, power tools and outdoor power equipment showed the largest gains.
As the True Value bankruptcy and planned sale to Do it Best continues to move forward, with a scheduled closing date of Nov. 22, several industry wholesalers have reached out publicly to offer support to True Value retailers and court their business.
After nearly 20 years of service, John Mergy, vice president of information technology for Do it Best, announced his retirement this week.
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