DISTRIBUTORS/CO-OPS

The plan involves opening a DC, closing others and restructuring the distribution network.

The Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar picked a Vermont Hardware Store to promote conservation and control the sea lamprey.

Bibens Ace Hardware in Colchester, Vt., welcomed Salazar to the store, where he spoke about the connection between outdoor recreation, conservation and job creation, according to an article on the Vermont Public Radio website.

There's a new regional manager, among other things.

Gatlinburg Ace Hardware lifts a fire-ravaged community in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Pentair has been recognized as True Value Company's 2010 Partner of the Year.

The award was announced at the Chicago-based co-op's annual vendor award banquet in Chicago.

Pentair, which makes water-management products including Flotec pumps, said the award was based on "a 35% increase in retail sales at point-of-sale, margin expansion, consistent shipments with on-time/complete delivery rates at 95% or better, and participation in several key retailer-support programs."

Temkin Group's list of top 10 companies ranked for customer experience included one of the major hardware co-ops.

HBSDealer’s multi-city ‘man-in-the-street’ interview tracks growth plans for 2017.

Plumbing giant strengthens its sales and marketing team with several moves and new hires.