The Aaron’s Company, Inc. (“Aaron’s”), a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions, announced that Douglas Lindsay, CEO, has been named to Atlanta Business Chronicle’s List of 2023 Most Admired CEOs as the sole honoree in the “public company” category. Through its annual Most Admired CEO Awards, Atlanta Business Chronicle recognizes metro area leaders […]
Tractor Supply Company and Tractor Supply Company Foundation Support Farmer Veterans With $100,000 Donation
Tractor Supply Company (“Tractor Supply”), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Tractor Supply Company Foundation have donated $100,000 to Farmer Veteran Coalition’s (“FVC”) Fellowship Fund. The Fund is a grant program that provides direct assistance to veterans in their beginning years of farming or ranching, either through grants of equipment […]
Kamps, Inc. Launches Brand Refresh, Accelerating into The Next Phase of Our Strategy
In 2019, we entered a new phase in our strategy to deliver continuously evolving value to our customers on a national scale. In executing this strategy, we achieved many milestones. We grew from 23 asset-based locations to 63 asset-based locations, and reached over 30 on-site operations (“TPM”). We improved our operating model and added numerous […]
Floor & Decor Announces Grand Opening of Kentwood, Michigan Store
Floor & Decor, the leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, has announced the grand opening of its fourth store in Michigan, with the addition of its newest location in Kentwood, Michigan. Located at 4110 28th Street SE, it is the first store in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. The warehouse […]
Canadian Wood Council Announces New Board Chair
The Canadian Wood Council (“CWC”) announces the appointment of Kevin Pankratz to the role of Board Chair. Mr. Pankratz moves into the role from his previous position as Board Vice Chair. The CWC’s President and CEO, Rick Jeffrey, thanked the outgoing Chair, Jérôme Pelletier, for his valuable contributions to the organization during his tenure, and […]
PPG to Reduce Carbon Emissions by 9,400 Metric Tons Annually
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced an agreement with NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) brand Direct Energy that will enable four PPG paints and coatings manufacturing facilities and 62 PPG PAINTS® stores in Texas to reduce their carbon footprint. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) greenhouse gas (GHG) equivalencies calculator, the initiative is estimated to reduce […]
National Hardwood Lumber Association Receives Grant from the USDA Forest Service
The National Hardwood Lumber Association announced today that it has been awarded a $500,000 matching grant from the USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Program to support and expand markets for the United States hardwood industry. “We appreciate the USDA Forest Service supporting the hardwood forest industry’s important role in ensuring a sustainable future, healthy forests, […]
PPG Appoints Alisha Bellezza Vice President, Global Automotive Coatings
PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the appointment of Alisha Bellezza as vice president, global Automotive Coatings, effective July 17, 2023. Bellezza, who will report to Kevin Braun, PPG senior vice president, Industrial Coatings segment, succeeds Vincent Robin, who has announced his intent to retire, effective July 31, 2023. Bellezza will support PPG’s continued focus and […]
JELD-WEN Survey: Renovations, Energy Efficiency are Top of Mind for U.S. Homeowners Amid Current Housing Market
Style, Safety and Comfort Rank Among Top Five Reasons to Upgrade Doors Energy-efficient home renovation is emerging as a key solution to U.S. homeowners balancing a volatile housing market with a desire to boost curb appeal, finds the new “Opening Doors” survey by JELD-WEN, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance interior and exterior building products. […]
LP Building Solutions Earns The Tennessean’s Top Workplaces of Middle Tennessee Award for Second Consecutive Year
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced its recognition as a winner of the Top Workplaces of Middle Tennessee Award for the second consecutive year by The Tennessean, the state’s largest newspaper and part of the USA Today Network. The award showcases LP’s commitment to cultivating a positive work environment and prioritizing its employees’ professional […]