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Tractor Supply to Continue Partnership With Lainey Wilson

April 16, 2024
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced the continuation of its partnership with GRAMMY Award-winning and prolific singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson as a Brand Ambassador for 2024. In this role, Wilson will continue to authentically highlight Tractor Supply’s commitment to and passion for serving all those who enjoy living “Life Out Here.”
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Do it Best, United Hardware Announce Merger, Strengthening Commitment to Independent Retailers

April 11, 2024
United Hardware and Do it Best announce an approved merger, reshaping the home improvement industry landscape. United Hardware shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of the merger on April 5. This strategic decision reflects a shared commitment to exceptional service, quality products, and a comprehensive range of programs to empower independent home improvement business owners.
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WESTLAKE ACE HARDWARE TO OPEN STORE IN MISSION HILLS, CALIFORNIA

April 11, 2024
Westlake Ace Hardware announced today it has signed an agreement to open a new store in Columbia, Mo. Located in the Rock Bridge Shopping Center (405 E Nifong Blvd. in Columbia, Mo.), the 30,000 sq. ft. store will feature nearly 22,000 sq. ft. of retail space. Remodeling of the space, formerly occupied by Big Lots, will begin in the summer of 2024. A soft opening is planned for late 2024.
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True Value Empowers DIYers and Local Retailers with First Campaign in Decade

April 4, 2024
True Value, the iconic hardware store brand with a rich legacy spanning 75 years, proudly announces the launch of its “Hardware Hero” campaign in partnership with its agency of record Laughlin Constable. At a time when retail is down across industries, and consumers are pinching pennies, True Value is leveraging its legacy brand, deep expertise, and operational scale to ensure independent home improvement retailers thrive.
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Aubuchon Company Acquiring Bibens Ace Hardware

March 27, 2024
Rick Bibens has agreed to sell Bibens Ace Hardware, with seven locations in Vermont in Springfield, Colchester, South Burlington, Burlington, Essex, Brattleboro, and Woodstock, to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest group of family-owned hardware stores in America. The stores will continue to operate as “Bibens Ace Hardware,” “Brown & Roberts” in Brattleboro, and “Woodstock Home & Hardware” in Woodstock.
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Do it Best Unveils Technology – based Tools and Locks in Growth at Spring Market

March 26, 2024
Do it Best hosted its highly anticipated spring market at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, March 23–25. The company welcomed member owners, prospective members, and a record number of vendors, all eager to explore the theme of Leveraging Data for Success. President & CEO Dan Starr expressed his excitement, stating, “Our spring market is a strategic platform for our members to harness the power of data, driving sustainable business growth.”
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Ace 2024

Ace Hardware Celebrates Centennial Anniversary and Unveils New Initiatives with a Call to Action

March 22, 2024
Ace Hardware commenced its centennial celebration at the Spring 2024 Convention held in Dallas from March 12-14, unveiling new initiatives and a call to action from President and CEO John Venhuizen against complacency. Drawing on a sports analogy emphasizing playing to win rather than playing defensively, Venhuizen urged the cooperative's retailers to be proactive and seek out fresh opportunities to expand their market share during his address at the General Session in the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center.
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