The main eventThe recession has prompted Lenexa, Kan.-based Westlake Hardware to scrutinize its expenses, which has meant... Do it Best crosses $3 billion markSales up 1% in 2016, as member rebates to run in excess of $100 million SkuSphere seeks to unify residential supply chain New on the distribution scene is SkuSphere, a new database with a mission to streamline the user workflow and unify the wider supply chain. Westlake Ace Hardware expands in Kansas City A new store in Overland Park marks the chain's 20th store in the Kansas City metro area. The sisters Griffin talk shop Just ahead of International Women's Day this March 8, HBSDealer had an opportunity to talk to some prominent women in the hardware industry. Ace Hardware makes a promise What's this Extra Mile Promise that Ace is making? Hint: it involves customer service in the paint aisle. New chief for Alliance International Greg Mann will guide the team with its $5 billion in purchasing power to negotiate on behalf of Do it Best Corp. and Home Hardware. Here are the latest J.D. Power winners Ace took home 1st place, amid other big names in home improvement. From the issue: A store where ideas live In the shadow of O’Hare Airport in a strip mall next to a Hobby Lobby, the Mount Prospect, Illinois, True Value store serves as a laboratory and a retail-testing zone for the co-op. Do it Best names new divisional merchandise manager The new Divisional Merchandise Manager will oversee the hand tools, plumbing, cleaning, housewares and INCOM departments. First Previous 186 187 188 189 190 Next Last