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Sep 2021
Sep 22
These women mean business
HBSDealer is fired up over its Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply Awards.
Aug 2021
Aug 16
The wisdom of the Snark
The International Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo is one of the world’s oldest service organizations.
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
Sep 2021
Sep 23
HBSDealer staff expands with veteran editor
Associate editor will lead coverage of hardware stores and DIY retailing.
Sep 18
HBSDealer Stock Watch: Friday’s numbers
Here’s how hardware and building supply stocks performed on Sept. 18.
Sep 17
A big idea for startups in Boise
Franklin Building Supply leads the charge to incubate a construction-industry hub.
Sep 17
One-on-One with Levi Smith of Franklin Building Supply
HBSDealer's One-on-One Video Series explores a vision for construction startups in Boise, Idaho.
Sep 17
Highlights: Top headlines and insights
Here's the highlight reel of the week's major stories from HBSDealer.
Sep 16
Game Changer: The Builders FirstSource-BMC integration
The combination of the two leading pro dealers has far-reaching implications for the LBM industry.
Sep 14
HBSDealer Stock Watch: Monday's ticker
Here's how hardware and building supply stocks performed on Sept. 14.
Sep 08
Killing weeds in Ken's New Jersey Garage
The latest episode of the new product showcase demonstrates Trimec Speed Lawn Weed Killer.
Sep 07
Poll question: Future storms
When will we see another storm to match the destruction of Hurricane Ida?
Aug 2021
Aug 26
Home Depot welcomes sustainable investing
An investor webcast will build on Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives.
Aug 20
Contractors form "inclusion week"
Companies promote "Building the foundation for Inclusion" in October.
Aug 18
Ace Hardware reports record Q2 revenues
Highlights from a strong quarter include a wholesale sales gain of 9.0%.
Aug 18
Top Women: the Class of 2021 announced
Here’s the first glimpse of the 2021 Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply.
Aug 18
Amid sales growth, Orgill tackles fill rate
CEO Boyden Moore delivers state of the company address.
Aug 18
Lowe’s total sales up slightly in Q2
After four quarters of massive growth, U.S. Comps dip 2.2%.
Aug 17
STIHL Hardware All Stars: Idaho, Ill., Ind. and Iowa
Recognizing high-performance in every state of the country.
Aug 16
Poll question: DEI and your business
Has your company established a diversity, equity and inclusion program?
Aug 13
Special 'Jersey Shore' edition of Ken's N.J. Garage
Trimec Crabgrass Plus Lawn Weed Killer demonstrated in latest new product video.
Aug 12
Succession Planning: The Replay
Sponsored by Epicor, HBSDealer's latest webinar takes a deep dive into recent examples of successful succession plans.
Aug 11
Congressman visits Wooster Products
On the occasion of the Ohio company's 100th birthday, a special visitor.
Aug 11
Lowe’s CIO Seemantini Godbole talks tech
Navigating ambitious technology projects amid intense consumer demand.
Aug 10
Home Depot builds in Baltimore
A new facility promises faster delivery, with zero-emission fuel cell charging stations.
Aug 10
Poll question: Travel plans?
With Covid cases trending upward, are your travel plans impacted?
Aug 05
Builders FirstSource rides strong demand
Record Q2 includes merger-driven sales growth of 186.6%.
Aug 05
In D.C.: A few, cool, employee-owned hardware stores
After nearly 20 years in business, 13-store chain embraces an ESOP.
Aug 04
Opening day in Rome, for Orgill
The fast-growing company cuts the ribbon at its New York distribution facility.
Aug 04
Scotts keeps growing in Q3
Hawthorne division strengthened with acquisition of HydroLogic of Santa Cruz, Calif.
Aug 03
NPD Stat of the Week: Losing ground to 2020 sales
Compared to April 2020, bagged-goods sales were down 14% in April 2021.
Aug 03
The Top 300 Rides Again
Special report: Here are the 300 leading hardware and building supply dealers.
Aug 02
Poll question: The cybersecurity situation
Cyber thieves are smarter than ever. Is your business prepared?