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Rona announces two executive hires
Rona, the largest chain of home improvement retailers and distributors in Canada, has appointed Dave Carr to the position of VP retail, Western Canada, and François Hardy to the position of VP dealer-owner network development.
EPA puts spray foam insulation under spotlight
A recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcement about consumer use of spray foam insulation threatens to deflate the growing sales — and availability — of this popular product. In April, the EPA expressed its concerns about certain chemicals found in spray polyurethane foam, which is applied as a liquid and then expands to fill cavities or gaps.

Mythic Paint enters Land of Nod

As part of the partnership, the Land of Nod has developed a new color palette,...
Illinois Ace store wins economic award

Grayslake Ace Hardware was honored for bringing positive recognition to its community....
Do it Best executive honored in Indiana Business Journal

Dave Dietz named one of the top financial professionals in statewide competition....
Digging for dollars

It would be easy to dismiss DiggersList.com as just another Internet-based business trying to launch...
ANSI unveils National Green Building Standard

The standard defines what green practices can be incorporated into residential development and construction and...
Sears brings in a new merchandising leader

Sears Holdings hired Ron Boire as executive VP and chief merchandising officer. Boire, who previously was president and CEO of Brookstone, will lead merchandising and retail stores for both the Sears and Kmart brands.

He will work with the company's leadership team to better serve its customers and Shop Your Way Rewards Members by integrating their experiences across stores, online, services and mobile capabilities, the company said.
Energy retrofit funding: Checks in the mail?

There’s been a lot of talk and, to a lesser extent, money coming out of...
DeWalt launches new Rolling Miter Saw/Planer

DeWalt announced the launch of its new Rolling Miter Saw/Planer Stand, designed for jobsite mobility thanks to its wide rubber wheels and fold-up feature. The product, availavle exclusively at Home Depot, is designed for a variety of contractors including cabinetmakers, trim carpenters, framers, installers and many other professionals who are tasked with using a miter saw or portable thickness planer on the jobsite.

Rona announces two executive hires

EPA puts spray foam insulation under spotlight

Mythic Paint enters Land of Nod

Illinois Ace store wins economic award

Do it Best executive honored in Indiana Business Journal

Digging for dollars

ANSI unveils National Green Building Standard

Sears brings in a new merchandising leader

Energy retrofit funding: Checks in the mail?

DeWalt launches new Rolling Miter Saw/Planer