by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 15, 2022 | Industry News
Effective April 1, 2022, Distribution America (DA) and PRO Group (PRO) will be operating as Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA), a service management company representing over 65 member distributors nationwide. Shari Kalbach, who was serving as vice president and...
by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 14, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
Last week, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers jumped 0.8 percent in February after an increase of 0.6 percent in January. The inflation rate over the last 12 months stands at 7.9 percent, up from 7.5...
by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 14, 2022 | Operational Insights
When a member of your team decides to leave, finding someone new to replace them can be one of the most difficult tasks you have all year. Your employees are the face of your business. They can make or break your customer service. They can be the difference between a...
by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 14, 2022 | Industry News
True Value Co. and The Yenkin-Majestic Paint Corp., an Ohio-based manufacturer of coatings and coatings resins, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which True Value Co. will acquire Yenkin-Majestic’s consumer paint business, producing...
by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 14, 2022 | Industry News
As part of its “Building a New Foundation” program, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has announced a partnership with Sakrete that includes two new scholarships for students enrolling in the association’s Retail Management Certification Program...
