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May 23, 2013
People in the News: New president for Parr Lumber

The Parr Lumber Co. board of directors has appointed James Boyer president of the company and its subsidiaries. 

“I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to lead this remarkable organization during a rapidly evolving and exciting time in our industry,” said Boyer. “The Parr Co., the customers and partners have been such an important part of my life; I am looking forward to the new role and additional opportunities to serve this company and the customers.”

May 15, 2013
True Value Co. gross billings slip 0.9% in first quarter

Chicago-based True Value Co. reported first-quarter gross billings of $443.3 million, down 0.9% from the same quarter last year.

A nearly non-existent spring in many parts of the country hurt sales. The company also explained gross billings were affected by a decline in lumber and building material vendor direct-ship sales.

"While winter-related product sales exceeded the prior year, the general lack of spring weather this March versus last year was too much to overcome," said Lyle Heidemann, president ad CEO. 

May 6, 2013
For Handy Hardware, a sale and a sea change

May 2, 2013
TOTO, Crossville partner for new porcelain tile

Beginning in June 2013, Crossville will offer Hydrotect as an optional finish on a majority of its porcelain tile collections.

April 29, 2013
Handy faces future as private distributor

Back in March, Handy Hardware was a member-owned co-op intent on staying that way, even as it struggled through a reorganization under bankruptcy protection.

April 11, 2013
Handy Hardware eliminates executive position

Lynn Bradley, senior director, retail development, is out at Handy Hardware Wholesale, a cost-cutting move according to the Houston-based co-op.

April 8, 2013
A discourse on distribution

Ron Beal, president and CEO of Memphis, Tenn.-based Orgill, presented his views on hardware distribution during the President's Council meeting in Las Vegas. Here are the highlights.

The overview

"I've been at this a long time. One of the things that always impressed me is how simple distribution is to conceptualize, but how complex and how difficult it can be to actually execute. … It's pretty easy to understand why companies are not exactly standing in line to get in the business of distributing hardware products."

April 8, 2013
In rain or snow, customers are buying at 'need'

Late winter snowstorms in the Midwest and Northeast and the prolonged coolness that is forecast to stretch into April will impact several home improvement product categories this spring — some favorably, some not so — according to Planalytics, which provides "business weather intelligence" to companies worldwide.

April 3, 2013
In Arizona, a new president for Sunny Plumber

Allen Crick takes the lead at The Sunny Plumber and Goettl Good Guys Air Conditionin Repairmen.

April 1, 2013
Use FMLA leave as an ‘early warning system’

Employers can use leave-taking under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as an “early warning system” to predict and prevent disability absence, according to a study by the Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI), a benefits research and consulting firm.

April 1, 2013
Williams-Sonoma names new president

Williams-Sonoma has appointed Janet Hayes, currently the president of Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen, as president, effective March 20.

March 15, 2013
Humbled but hopeful, Handy hits road to reorganization

Houston-based hardlines co-op Handy Hardware Wholesale submitted papers for their much-anticipated plan of reorganization March 6.

The 1,300-member regional co-op filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January. Whether Handy can return to its place as a meaningful and profitable player in the hardware business remains to be seen. This much is certain: What was once $27 million in member equity in Class A and Class B shares has vanished.

March 15, 2013
Made in America is right at home in Hartville

In Hartville, Ohio, sits America's largest independent home center at 305,000 sq. ft. In the middle of Hartville Hardware sits a house constructed entirely of U.S.-made products — from the foundation to the sheet rock, paint and appliances.

"There's definitely been an increase in people wanting to buy U.S.-made products," says Howard Miller, president of Hartville Hardware, a member of the Do it Best co-op. "General Electric makes washers and dryers in the U.S. and people love that. They're asking for U.S.-made all the time."

March 8, 2013
Lowe’s hires new chief for Mexico

Lowe’s named José Luis Pier Castelló as president/general director of Lowe’s Mexico, effective March 15. He replaces Francisco Fernandez, who has left the company.

February 25, 2013
NOCSA names Quikrete exec as president

The National One Coat Stucco Association (NOCSA) recently named The Quikrete Companies stucco products manager, Mike Griffin, to its board of directors as president.

February 22, 2013
KB Home names president, Houston Division

James Harrison is responsible for all of the company's home-building operations throughout Houston, from land acquisition and construction to sales and customer service.

February 21, 2013
84 Lumber builds (and bids) American

Las Vegas — In the not-too-distant future, 84 Lumber sees itself giving its potential customers two bids — one regular bid, and one bid consisting exclusively of American-made products.

When it happens, builders may be surprised at the similarity in total costs, according to Jeff Nobers, VP marketing for the Eighty Four, Pa.-based pro dealer.

The all-American bid system is one of the ideas stemming from 84 Lumber's new initiative to encourage builders and consumers to buy American when building — called "We Build American."

February 21, 2013
TV's Bryant talks family values

Alan Bryant is the newest addition to the True Value Hardware Co. board of directors. The president of Bryant Homecenters in California spoke withHCNabout his three-location family business and what it's like, at the age of 44, to be the youngest member of the True Value board.

HCN: You appear in an add with the slogan "Master of all things Hardwarian?" Does that describe you?

Bryant: I'm wearing a badge that says that.

HCN: Running a hardware store is not easy. Why do you do it?

February 19, 2013
W.T. Harvey acquired by CNRG

Natchez, Miss.-based Central Network Retail Group (CNRG) has acquired W.T. Harvey Lumber of Columbus, Ga.

February 16, 2013
Home Channel News celebrates Presidents Day

Home Channel News will celebrate Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 18. We will resume our regular publishing schedule Tuesday, Feb. 19.

Click on the green post-a-comment box to tell us your all-time favorite U.S. president. 

February 14, 2013
‘Friday-Monday Leave Act’ turns 20

Nobody thought intermittent leave would be a problem when the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was enacted 20 years ago, on Feb. 5, 1993.

February 13, 2013
Metabo promotes four executives

West Chester, Pa.-based Metabo, a manufacturer of professional-grade portable electric power tools and abrasives, promoted four individuals to newly created and existing positions.

February 11, 2013
Lowe’s adjusts its international executive lineup

Lowe’s has named Sylvain Prud’homme as president of Lowe’s Canada, effective March 25. He replaces Alan Huggins, who is returning to the United States as Lowe’s VP international operations.

February 5, 2013
Former Masco group president hired at Tempur-Pedic

Timothy Yaggi was named chief operating officer for the Kentucky-based manufacturer of pillows and mattresses.

February 4, 2013
Experts: Show appreciation for employees often

Managers should take the time to recognize all employees on a regular basis, experts say -- focusing on behaviors they want to reinforce -- rather than singling out certain individuals or groups at scheduled times.

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