June 22, 2023 - Cutting Edge Products

Ace Hardware Announces Expansion Plans For New Distribution Center Near Kansas City, Missouri

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On June 22, 2023
Ace Hardware, Kansas City, Missouri, New Distribution Center

Ace Hardware Corporation, the world’s largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative, announced plans to open a new Retail Support Center (RSC) located in Kansas City, MO. The new facility, spanning approximately 1.5 million square feet, is projected to be fully operational in 2025, and is expected to provide employment opportunities to over 350 people.

THE HOME DEPOT SETS GOAL FOR BATTERY-POWERED PRODUCTS

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On June 22, 2023
Battery Powered products, Home Depot

The Home Depot expects that by the end of fiscal year 2028, more than 85% of U.S. and Canada's sales in outdoor power equipment, specifically push lawn mowers and handheld outdoor equipment like leaf blowers and trimmers, will run on rechargeable battery technology instead of gas. This transition will reduce over 2,000,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases annually from exhaust pipes of residential lawn equipment.