Top Women featured in HBSDealer

Top Women in Hardware and Building Supply take top billing in the latest digital issue of HBSDealer.

The cover story features highlights from networking and inspiration that featured prominently during the live event held in Chicago. The issue also recognizes the 2022 class of Top Women, recognized for “Business Excellence” and also the “Rising Stars” of the industry. 

Along with the recognition, the coverage included career advice:

• “When you walk into an account, find value in every person in all levels of the organization,” said Diane Frazee, a Business Excellence honoree and national account manager from National Gypsum.

• “Make miracles happen. Never quit on your goals,” said Fran Monk, vice president of marketing at LMC.

• “Use your voice. Speak up about the things you need,” said Stefani Couch, American Builders Supply. 

Coverage begins on page 36 with the headline: “‘Amazing’ women share inspiration.”

Also in the just-released November-December issue of HBSDealer:

It was a graveyard smash: Sharing Lowe’s executives views on the strength of the consumers and the real sales drivers for home improvement.

Massachusetts prodealer pays its civic rent: A lifetime achievement award for Tony Shepley of Shepley Wood Products. 

Ace Hardware Report: The idea behind and the execution of the Oak Brook, Ill.-based co-op’s Ace Handyman Services program. 

Eye on Retail: Article features updates from mass retail players Amazon.com, Shipt and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Regular features: Product Knowledge, Market Insights, People in the News, News Map

And much more.