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

3/4/2023
Let’s go birding at Beisswenger’s Hardware
Bird Department Manager Jeannie Kratzer says, ‘I love bringing so many people to nature.’

Tim Burke
3/2/2023
How PPG ‘rolls’ worldwide
The PPG Foundation assists community partners in 25 countries.

Tim Burke
3/1/2023
Pack’s Hardware honored
Hardware store and manager Sheryl Stang, win community awards in Missouri town.

Tim Burke
3/1/2023
Lowe’s makes merchandise moves
Bill Boltz, EVP merchandising, talks portfolio expansion and product rollouts.

Tim Burke
2/28/2023
Lowe’s yearly sales rise
CEO notes ‘10% Pro growth’ as full year and fourth quarter sales up.

Tim Burke
2/28/2023
Lowe’s partners with Hubbell
Big retailer teams with Hubbell to market the firm’s electrical solutions brands.

Tim Burke
2/28/2023
Toro, Atlanta Univ. team up
Outdoor equipment firm funds scholarships for black students to pursue engineering.

Tim Burke
2/26/2023
A brush with greatness
Owners of Whetstone Home Center are paint race victors – again.

Tim Burke
2/26/2023
Do it Best adds leadership
Dan Dietlin appointed director of continuous improvement.

Tim Burke
2/24/2023
Video Showcase: ‘Fast Five’ comes alive
Young hardware owner identifies advantages of rental, and looks forward to the spring bump.

Tim Burke