DISTRIBUTORS/CO-OPS

Oak Brook, Ill.-based Ace Hardware Corp. reported total revenues of $1.071 billion for the second quarter of 2012, up 4.8% from 2011.

Merchandise sales to comparable domestic stores increased 4.3%, in the second quarter of 2012 compared with the prior year. Net income, however, declined to $14.9 million, compared with $34.6 million earned in 2011.

Vending machines are one of the bright spots for the distributor.

The move is expected to strengthen the company's position in high-growth markets.

Oropeza has over 30 years of experience in the industrial, business-to-business environment.

Here's what's happening with AZEK, Timbertech and a Louisiana distributor.

From its 220, best-in-class plumbing stores, the co-op has learned that there is opportunity in this core category. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) presented Do it Best Corp. president and CEO Bob Taylor with one of its highest honors in recognition of his leadership and his company’s 30-plus years of support of the organization.

There’s an old saying: Don’t judge a book by its cover. But don’t tell that...