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In Memoriam: George A. Juergens

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On August 16, 2023
Cutting Edge Products, Do it Best, George A. Juergens, George Juergens, Juergens

George Juergens, the second-generation owner of Juergens Hardware, passed away on Aug. 14 at the age of 87. George purchased the business from his father in 1971 and was thankful to see the business into the fourth generation. He never considered working at the hardware store a job, it was a blessing. He was passionate about it.

McCoy’s Building Supply Deploys Badger Technologies Autonomous Robots to Improve Product Availability and Price Integrity

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On August 8, 2023
Autonomous Robots, Badger Technologies, Cutting Edge Products, McCoys Building Supply

Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) and leader in retail automation is rolling out in-store robots at McCoy’s Building Supply to elevate operational efficiencies and bolster customer-service excellence following a successful robotics pilot. As a result, Badger Technologies® multipurpose, autonomous robots empower McCoy’s stores to detect out-of-stock (OOS) and incorrectly

R.P. Lumber Acquiring Wright Building Center

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On August 8, 2023
Cutting Edge Products, RP Lumber, Wright Building Center

R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. has acquired the Sparta, IL location of Wright Building Center, a long-time industry presence in Southwestern Illinois.

House-Hasson Hardware Promotes Taylor Hasson

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On August 8, 2023
Cutting Edge Products, House Hasson, Taylor Hasson, Vice President of Strategic Retail Management.

House-Hasson Hardware Company, America’s largest independent regional hardware distributor, is promoting Taylor Hasson to vice president of strategic retail management.

Gerretsen Building Supply Celebrated 100th Anniversary with Community Event

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On August 8, 2023
Cutting Edge Products, Gerretsen Building Supply

Gerretsen Building Supply, a division of TAL Holdings, celebrated 100 years of service by hosting a community celebration last Saturday. The event featured vendor demonstrations, outdoor games, and a raffle.

JOHN MELLENCAMP TO PERFORM CONCERT AT TRUE VALUE 2023 FALL REUNION

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On July 11, 2023
Cutting Edge Products, John Mellencamp, True Value Fall Reunion 2023

True Value Company is excited to announce that legendary singer-songwriter John Mellencamp will be the headline entertainment at its 2023 Fall Reunion market. Mellencamp will perform in concert on Thursday evening, September 14, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.

DEWALT Announces New Sealed Head Ratchets Delivering Power, Versatility and Durability

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On July 11, 2023
Cutting Edge Products, DeWalt, Sealed Ratchets

DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, today announced two new sealed head ratchets: the 20V MAX* XR® 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. (DCF510) as well as the XTREME™ 12V MAX* 1/4 in. & 3/8 in. (DCF500). The ratchets are ideal for automotive, electrical, and mechanical as well as maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) professionals.

Tractor Supply Invites Customers to Participate in Nationwide Farmers Market

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On July 10, 2023
August 19, Farmer's Market, Tractor Supply

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, is inviting customers to participate in its nationwide Farmers Market event at local stores August 19. Now through August 3, any kind of farmer, grower, craft maker, artisan or other goods producer can sign up to sell their homemade goods to their local communities for free.

Wilco Co-op CEO Plans for Retirement at End of 2023

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On July 5, 2023
Cutting Edge Products, Sam Bugarsky, Wilco

Nearing retirement when he stepped in to lead the cooperative through what turned out to be such turbulent times, Sam will retire from Wilco at the end of 2023. Wilco’s board of directors will now work with FCCS, a professional services and consulting company focused on supporting cooperatives, to select Sam’s successor, as it did when selecting his predecessor.

LL Flooring Board of Directors Unanimously Rejects Unsolicited Proposal from Cabinets To Go

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On June 26, 2023
Cabinets to Go, LL Flooring, Rejects offer

LL Flooring Holdings, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously rejected an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Cabinets To Go, LLC, a subsidiary of F9 Brands, Inc., to acquire all of LL Flooring’s outstanding shares for $5.76 per share in cash. The Company previously acknowledged receipt of the unsolicited proposal from Cabinets To Go on May 30, 2023

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