Melanie Moul

Indianapolis

Research and Enterprise Content Manager at Hardware Retailing

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Do it Best ‘Activates Growth’ With Focus on Data, Assortments, Pricing at Fall Market - Hardware Retailing

Sep 9, 2024 | hardwareretailing.com | Melanie Moul

Indianapolis welcomed back Do it Best members, vendors and channel partners for the co-op’s 2024 Fall Market September 6-9. The focus of the event—and the co-op’s priorities for its next fiscal year—are all related to driving growth for members through data, technology and other solutions, which vice president of sales and business development Greg Fuller highlighted at the market kickoff event Friday afternoon.
ILA Labor Union Possibly Heading to Strike at U.S. Ports - Hardware Retailing

Sep 9, 2024 | hardwareretailing.com | Melanie Moul

Home » Industry News » ILA Labor Union Possibly Heading to Strike at U.S. Ports Industry News, Original News The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union, which represents 45,000 workers at major container ports, and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are currently in negotiations as the union’s contract expires September 30. In a report from Reuters, the groups have not yet reached an agreement on “pay, terminal automation, healthcare coverage and retirement benefits.”...
Discount Retailer Big Lots Files for Chapter 11 - Hardware Retailing

Sep 9, 2024 | hardwareretailing.com | Melanie Moul

Home » Industry News » Discount Retailer Big Lots Files for Chapter 11 Industry News, Original News Discount home goods retailer Big Lots announced today it has filed for Chapter 11, and its stores and operations have been acquired by private equity firm Nexus Capital Management. “The actions we are taking today will enable us to move forward with new owners who believe in our business and provide financial stability, while we optimize our operational footprint, accelerate improvement in our...
Discount Stores Make NRF’s List of Fastest Growing Retail Companies - Hardware Retailing

Sep 5, 2024 | hardwareretailing.com | Melanie Moul

Home » Industry News » Discount Stores Make NRF’s List of Fastest Growing Retail Companies Tags consumer behavior data discount economy retail Do it Best Welcomes Kerry Hasselbach as Director of Marketing Do it Best has announced Kerry Hasselbach as the co-op’s new director of marketing. Hasselbach …...
Do it Best Promotes Lauren Wilson to LBM Purchasing Role - Hardware Retailing

Sep 4, 2024 | hardwareretailing.com | Melanie Moul

Do it Best announced the promotion of Lauren Wilson to building materials divisional purchasing manager, effective immediately. Wilson will enhance the company’s long-term, program-driven procurement process by fostering strategic supplier relationships that align with the growth goals of the Lumber and Building Materials Division and member-owners.
Do it Best Welcomes Kerry Hasselbach as Director of Marketing - Hardware Retailing

Aug 26, 2024 | hardwareretailing.com | Melanie Moul

Do it Best has announced Kerry Hasselbach as the co-op’s new director of marketing. Hasselbach brings more than 20 years of experience and a proven track record of success in leadership roles across the home and retail industries, making her a valuable addition to the Do it Best team. Before joining Do it Best, Hasselbach served in various leadership positions in New York, Dallas and Fort Wayne for both private and public companies.
Lowe’s Adjusts Year-End Projections Down in Q2 Report - Hardware Retailing

Aug 20, 2024 | hardwareretailing.com | Melanie Moul

Home » Industry News » Lowe’s Adjusts Year-End Projections Down in Q2 Report Industry News Lowe’s Companies Inc. today reported net earnings of $2.4 billion for the second quarter ended Aug.
Behind the Scenes of Color of the Year With Valspar

Aug 15, 2024 | pdrmag.com | Melanie Moul

Earlier this week, Valspar announced its 2025 Color of the Year: Encore (available at Lowe’s) and Epic Adventure (available at independent home improvement stores). To learn more about this bold color selection and for more on the strategy behind selecting a color of the year, Paint & Decorating Retailer spoke to Sue Kim, director color of marketing for Valspar. Paint & Decorating Retailer (PDR): What is your process for selecting a color of the year?
Comparable Sales Down for Home Depot in Q2, Overall Sales Up Slightly - Hardware Retailing

Aug 14, 2024 | hardwareretailing.com | Melanie Moul

The Home Depot® reported sales of $43.2 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, an increase of 0.6% from the second quarter of fiscal 2023. Total sales include $1.3 billion from the recent acquisition of SRS Distribution Inc. (SRS), which represents approximately six weeks of sales in the quarter. Comparable sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 decreased 3.3%, and comparable sales in the U.S. decreased 3.6%.
Valspar Names Blue Hue “Encore” Its 2025 Color of the Year - Hardware Retailing

Aug 12, 2024 | hardwareretailing.com | Melanie Moul

Home » Category » Valspar Names Blue Hue “Encore” Its 2025 Color of the Year Category, Industry News, Paint & Sundries, Product News, Trends Valspar has announced Encore 8002-45G as its 2025 Color of the Year.