Category: Home Center & Hardware

September 11, 2014

The Houston Astros win!!!…Furniture Customers Win Bigger

The Houston Astros win!!! The Houston Astros win!!! This is a phrase all too rarely heard during recent baseball seasons,...

By Arthur Rosenberg

August 28, 2014

Company Snapshot: Rent-A-Center

Rent-A-Center Inc. Address: 5501 Headquarters Dr Plano, TX 75024-5845 Phone: 972-801-1100 Website: www.RentACenter.com Year Founded: 1986 Total stores: 4,625 Total...

By Arthur Rosenberg

August 21, 2014

Industry Updates: Home Center and Hardware Chains – August 2014

Personnel Update: ABC Supply Co. has hired Paul Drobnitch as Director of Corporate Development. In his new role, Drobnitch will...

By Arthur Rosenberg

August 14, 2014

Home Depot Adds New Dimensions

Back in the 1990’s, Home Depot was thriving during its second decade of existence.  At its creation, the company was...

By Arthur Rosenberg

July 30, 2014

Will PPG Make It South of the Border?

Two months ago, this space featured a piece on the frustrations Sherwin-Williams faced trying to complete its acquisition of the...

By Arthur Rosenberg

July 25, 2014

Industry Updates: Home Center and Hardware Chains – July 2014

Personnel Update: Ace Hardware Corporation hired Karen Fedyszyn as VP of Information Technology (IT) and Chief Information Officer. Blain’s Farm...

By Arthur Rosenberg

July 7, 2014

Company Snapshot: 84 Lumber Company

84 Lumber Company Address: 1019 Route 519 Eighty Four, PA 15330 Phone: 724-228-8820 Fax: 877-213-4381 Website: www.84Lumber.com Year Founded: 1956 Total...

By Arthur Rosenberg

June 27, 2014

Industry Updates: Home Center and Hardware Chains – June 2014

Personnel Update: Bob’s Discount Furniture, which is backed by Bain Capital, has hired Chris Day as Senior VP of Real...

By Arthur Rosenberg

June 26, 2014

Company Snapshot: Tractor Supply Co.

Tractor Supply Co. Address: 200 Powell Place Brentwood, TN 37027-7514 Telephone: 615-440-4000 Website: www.TractorSupply.com Year Founded: 1938 Total Stores: 1,308...

By Arthur Rosenberg

June 11, 2014

Tractor Supply: Amazing Growth Through Good Times and Bad

The beginning of the recession made its true impact somewhat suddenly and U.S. retailing was hit hard.  Following in the...

By Arthur Rosenberg

May 29, 2014

Company Snapshot: True Value

True Value Company Address: 8600 W Bryn Mawr Ave Chicago, IL 60631 Telephone: 773-695-5000 Website: www.TrueValueCompany.com Year Founded: 1948 Total...

By Arthur Rosenberg

May 21, 2014

Industry Updates: Home Center and Hardware Chains – May 2014

Personnel Update: ABC Supply Co. has promoted Mike Schwarz to Exec Director of Purchasing and Merchandising. Boise Cascade has named...

By Arthur Rosenberg

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