DISTRIBUTORS/CO-OPS

New terms bolster the distributor’s capital structure flexibility

NyloBoard is a Covington, Georgia-based manufacturer that uses recycled carpet fiber to create what it calls strong and eco-friendly products.

Ace members can now receive up to $200,000 for opening a new store or acquiring a competitor’s store.

Last year’s rough winter in many parts of the country – remember the frozen highway’s of Georgia? – continues to weigh on the collective mind of the hardware industry. 

Oak Brook, Ill.-based Ace Hardware Corp. posted total revenues of $908.2 million for the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 6.3% compared with 2011.

Net income was $10.2 million for the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 49.3% compared with $6.8 million in 2011.

There’s still quite a number of people left who remember the accomplishments of Arnold Gerberding,...

True Value member Point Hardware and Gifts, of Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., will be closing...

In a move described as a “preparation for strategic growth,” Portland, Maine-based Emery-Waterhouse announced the promotion of Megan Freise to Senior Brand Manager.  

In this new role, Freise will lead the development and execution of Emery’s brand messaging, emphasizing the renewed focus on retailer strategy and success.