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October 6, 2011
KBIS changes date of its annual trade show

As part of Chicago's city-wide schedule adjustments to accommodate the G8 and NATO summits in May 2012, the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has moved up its annual trade show and conference to April 24 to 26 at McCormick Place.

June 13, 2011
Golden Hammer vendor winners: LBM and durables

From ballots sent out electronically earlier this year, Home Channel News received a record number of votes for Golden Hammer Winners, producing 32 winners in four categories. The LBM & Durables category -- subdivided into seven sub-categories -- produced the following winners:

• Bathroom Vanities & Procelain – Kohler

• Building Materials – Quikrete

• Insulation – Owens Corning

April 27, 2011
Stanley sees strong Q1 sales and earnings

New Britain, Conn.-based Stanley Black & Decker posted first quarter sales of $2.381 billion, up 89% from the year ago period -- thanks largely to the incremental sales achieved through Black & Decker.

The company, which marked its one -year anniversary of the Stanley and Black & Decker merger last month -- the companies merged March 12, 2010 -- said 71% of the sales increase was from Black & Decker, other acquisitions made up 9%, unit volume resulted in 7% growth, and currency rates added 2%. 

March 9, 2011
New products to star at the National Hardware Show

When the curtain rises on the 2011 National Hardware Show, attendees will be treated to a steady stream of new product introductions from industry leaders like 3M, Robert Bosch Tool Corp., Char-broil, The Coleman Co., Jarden Safety & Security and many others.

February 27, 2011
National Hardware Show welcomes more major brands

Describing the 2011 National Hardware Show as a "near sold-out event," organizers said more than 500 new suppliers will be participating in the May 10-12 even in Las Vegas.

“We are excited at the depth of suppliers signed up for the 2011 National Hardware Show,” said Rich Russo, event director, National Hardware Show. “We will see more of the industry’s biggest brand names on the Show floor, including some that haven’t been with us in a few years.” 

January 28, 2011
Camping and picnic debuts at National Hardware Show

The 2011 National Hardware Show to be held May 10-12 in Las Vegas will be organized to showcase a variety of major categoris, and will offer a new product debut with camping and picnic.

Organizers of the 2011 National Hardware Show are expecting "the strongest and most diverse lineup of buyers" ever to attend its event.

October 22, 2008
Texas hardware store reopens after expansion

B&S Hardware in Pittsburg, Texas, distributed more than 30,000 circulars prior to the Oct. 4...

April 3, 2008
New CEO named at B&Q

Euan Sutherland succeeds Ian Cheshire, who was promoted to group chief executive on Jan. 25....

December 16, 2007
B&Q sees “limited opportunities” in Taiwan, sells stake

The British home improvement chain has confronted a difficult DIY market and aging stores in...