Tim Burke

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Tim Burke

Associate Editor

Author Profile

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

11/1/2023
Great Lakes Ace Hardware opens in Finneytown, Ohio
This makes four stores in the greater Cincinnati area and more than 60 in the Midwest.

Tim Burke
11/1/2023
Meet the 2023 STIHL Hardware All Stars: N.M., N.Y., N.C.
The countdown continues: Superstar hardware retailers from all 50 states.

Tim Burke
11/1/2023
Ambassador Supply hires regional manager
Alex Johnson brings more than a decade of LBM experience to component operations role.

Tim Burke
10/31/2023
Scotts reorganizes leadership
Lawn and garden firm’s executive moves make them leaner and greener.

Tim Burke
10/30/2023
Rising Stars: Melissa Zellner
Senior product marketing manager, Baldwin Hardware

Tim Burke
10/30/2023
Rising Stars: Lisa Makowski
Vice president of marketing and customer experience, United Hardware

Tim Burke
10/30/2023
Rising Stars: Jessica Casavecchia
Senior merchant – home organization, Lowe’s U.S. Stores

Tim Burke
10/30/2023
Rising Stars: Emily Sivick
Inside sales representative, National Gypsum Company

Tim Burke
10/30/2023
Fremont Hardware redesigns, reopens
New owners, and Do it Best dealers, finish renovations and welcome the community.

Tim Burke
10/28/2023
Video Showcase: Fast Five with Jeff Barkley
Manager of Millen Hardware in historic Wilmette, Illinois, talks about trends ’n more.

Tim Burke