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Articles in December, 1997 issue of Do-It-Yourself Retailing

• Manufacturers target needs of independents. (Shop-Vac Corp. and Owens Corning)(Brief Article)
• Ace Hardware explores possibility of partial public offering.
• Sensormatic to spend $53 million to settle lawsuits. (Sensormatic Electronics)(Brief Article)
• Blyth Inds. Inc. (acquisition of the portable heating fuel business from Colgate-Palmolive Co.)(Brief Article)
• Macklanburg-Duncan. (creation of management team to market floor covering products)(Brief Article)
• United Gilsonite Laboratories. (celebration of 65th anniversary in 1997)(Brief Article)
• Wayne Dalton Corp. (appointment of Robert Helfrich as VP-marketing)(Brief Article)
• Entries now being accepted for second annual Young Retailer of the Year awards.(Brief Article)
• Our Own approves merger with HWI. (Our Own Hardware; Hardware Wholesalers Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Court confirms Payless reorganization. (Payless Cashways Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Alltrade Inc. (acquisition of Lockwell Corp.)(Brief Article)
• Fluidmaster Inc. (commencement of construction of San Juan Capistrano, California headquarters)(Brief Article)
• S-B Power Tool Co. (sponsorship of World's Toughest Rodeo)(Brief Article)
• Parr Lumber Co. (opening of store and warehouse in Salem, Oregon)(Brief Article)
• Manager meetings provide valuable communication vehicle. (strategic planning)
• Some herd, others see: independents look good. (independent hardware stores and home centers)(Column)
  by Hammond, John P.
• El Nino has the potential to increase sales throughout industry. (El Nino weather phenomenon)(Brief Article)
• Hines' restructuring includes four store closings. (Edward Hines Lumber Co.)(Brief Article)
• Cooper Industries Inc. (payment of $4.5 million to Leatherman Tool Group Inc. for infringement of rights in advertising)(Brief Article)
• National Gypsum Co. (announcement of plans to build plant in northwest Indiana)(Brief Article)
• Web Prods. Inc. (announcement of the granting of seal of approval to its Filter Charger)(Brief Article)
• Ames Lawn and Garden Tools. (appointment of Jeffrey Forbes as chief information officer)(Brief Article)
• Midland True Value builds up a pet project. (Midland True Value Hardware)(Brief Article)
• U.S. Treasury rolls out new look for $50 bill.(Brief Article)
• Home Depot selects sites for expo expansion.(Brief Article)
• TruServ expands Texas warehouse. (addition of 200,000 sq. ft. to Corsicana, Texas, distribution center)(Brief Article)
• A.O. Smith Water Prods. Co. (completion of Renton, Washington manufacturing facility)(Brief Article)
• First Alert Inc. (announcement of sales of $115.7 million for nine months ending Sep. 1997)(Brief Article)
• RPM Inc. (announcement of record sales for 1st qtr of FY 1998)(Brief Article)
• California Hardware Co. (utilization of Chep pallet pooling program in Ontario, California facility)(Brief Article)
• Tillman to replace Strickland as Lowe's chairman. (Robert Tillman; Robert Strickland; Lowe's Cos.)(Brief Article)
• Barnett Inc. (opening of a warehouse in Puerto Rico)(Brief Article)
• Littelfuse Inc. (announcement of sales of $69 million for 3rd qtr 1997)(Brief Article)
• The Stanley Works. (announcement of sales of $651 million for 3rd qtr 1997)(Brief Article)
• James Onalfo. (appointment as chief information officer)(Brief Article)
• EEOC offers new guidelines for mentally ill employees. (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
• Wall hangings keep store's memories alive. (Blake's Trustworthy)(Brief Article)
• Frank's opens new concept store outside of Detroit. (Detroit, Michigan's Frank's 5 Seasons Garden & Home)(Brief Article)
• Lawn and garden show continues to grow. (National Lawn and Garden Trade Show)(Brief Article)
• Winding down: Congress acts on bills, leaves much for next year. (1998)
• Home Depot's kids workshops encourage early D-I-Y habits. (do-it-yourself)(Brief Article)
• Louisiana-Pacific to restructure.(Brief Article)
• Convenience Prods. (VISION awardee for Best Use of Special Effects in Broadcast Advertising)(Brief Article)
• Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. (announcement of organizational change)(Brief Article)
• Universal Forest Products Inc. (acquisition of assets of American I-Joist)(Brief Article)
• Garry Ridge. (promotion to president and CEO)(Brief Article)
• Studies reveal interests, concerns with kitchen and bath products.(Brief Article)
• D-I-Y retailers may not see increased holiday profits. (do-it-yourself)(Brief Article)
• Sears selling craftsman tools on Internet. (Sears, Roebuck and Co.)(Brief Article)
• The Black & Decker Corp. ($1.22 billion sales for 3rd qtr 1997)(Brief Article)
• Macco-Ici Paints North America. (selection as Lowe's 1996 Supplier of the Year)(Brief Article)
• UnionTools. (announcement of winner of Razor-Back Tools Sweepstakes)(Brief Article)
• Kenneth Lewis. (appointment as VP-marketing and brand development)(Brief Article)
• Home Depot plans 32 new Florida stores.(Brief Article)
• American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (acquisition of Westek)(Brief Article)
• King Safety Prods. (celebration of 25th anniversary in 1997)(Brief Article)
• Superior Flux & Mfg. Co. (acquisition of REF Inds. Inc.'s flux and related chemical business)(Brief Article)
• Wickes Inc. (announcement of sales of $266.3 million during 3rd qtr 1997)(Brief Article)
• Beware of the seven deadly hiring mistakes. (employee recruitment)(Brief Article)
• Word play: how one key word can help focus your company's strategic vision.
  by Parrott, Mark D.
• Newspaper supplement thanks city for 75 years of support. (Iowa City Press-Citizen)
• Lumbermen's buys Arizona store.(Brief Article)
• DAP Inc. (unveiling of a new Web site)(Brief Article)
• North American Detectors Inc. (negotiation of a credit line with Congress Financial Corp.)(Brief Article)
• Werner Holding Co. Inc. (signing of definitive agreement regarding recapitalization)(Brief Article)
• Eklind Tool Co. (promotion of Earl Cunningham as president and COO)(Brief Article)
• High-end niche: Elliott's True Value adds restoration hardware shops. (Elliott's True Value Hardware)
  by Black, Sam
• Businesses required to provide census information.(Brief Article)
• Moore-Handley to offer exclusive line of paint and to distribute company catalogs on CD-ROM only.
• Builders Square to close 12 stores. (Brief Article)
• BMC West reports lower sales and earnings. (Building Materials Holding Corp.)(Brief Article)
• Designhouse Inc. (acquisition of Gainsborough Hardware-USA)(Brief Article)
• Precisionaire Inc. (opening of manufacturing facility in Momence, Illinois)(Brief Article)
• Babin Building Center. (opening of fifth store in Ohio)(Brief Article)
• Cultivating customers: Waitt Farm Store targets growing rural and suburban market.
  by Tratensek, Dan
• Black & Decker issues recall on toaster ovens.(Brief Article)
• HomeBase to close three stores and accelerate remodeling.(Brief Article)