Tim Burke

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Tim Burke

Associate Editor

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Based in a suburb of Chicago, Tim Burke covers hardware stores and retailing. He enjoys reading, trying out coffee shops and taking walks by the ocean with his wife, Ann.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

11/17/2021
New BrassCraft water stops
Plumbing manufacturer launches water supplies product.

Tim Burke
11/16/2021
Irwin bits drill right through
New Speedbor Supreme self-feed bits and auger bits withstand nail strikes.

Tim Burke
11/16/2021
PPG brings out MY color app
HISTOR paint by PPG lets consumers create their own paint palettes.

Tim Burke
11/16/2021
Burt’s Bees SheKeeper program
Empowers women in the shea-producing communities to take up beekeeping.

Tim Burke
11/16/2021
Record revenues at Ace
Hardware co-op also reports a domestic net gain of 30 stores in Q3.

Tim Burke
11/15/2021
Home Depot sales higher in Q3
Retailer sees nearly 10% increase over Q3 last year; CEO notes operating flexibility.

Tim Burke
11/15/2021
NHS wrap-up: Footprint small, connections big
National Hardware Show Las Vegas ’21 recap: Meeting inventors, finding discoveries.

Tim Burke
11/15/2021
Rust-Oleum collaborates with Dominican University
College students create imaginative marketing ideas for Krud Kutter brand.

Tim Burke
11/15/2021
Estwing knives unveiled
Six new designs bring cutting options for pros on the job and DIYers at home.

Tim Burke
11/14/2021
RWC buys EZ-FLO
Reliance Worldwide Corp. acquires plumbing products maker EZ-FLO.

Tim Burke