OPE Dealers
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Ace reports revenue up 3.9%, and tariffs will cause price increases
On Aug. 27, Ace Hardware Corporation reported second quarter 2025 revenues of $2.8 billion, an increase of $105.8 million, or…
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Lowe’s reports slight sales increase for Q2
Lowe’s Companies, Inc., on Aug. 20, reported financial results for the second quarter of 2025, ended Aug. 1, 2025. Its…
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Home Depot comparable sales up 1%
On Aug. 19, Home Depot reported its financial results for Q2 2025, showing sales of $45.3 billion for the quarter,…
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Editor’s Letter – The Power of a Story
Business books almost always let me down; I find them self-serving and overwritten like their mission is to sell a…
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Dealers post same-store sales gains in July, plus CPI data
UPDATED Aug. 12: Consumer Price Index “inflation” data +2.7% YoY, compared to the expectation of +2.8% Core Inflation +3.1%, compared…
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How leading companies prepare for Equip Expo, and you should too
It is called the “Equipment” expo for a reason – it’s about the equipment. But you can investigate equipment online…
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Deere adds new digital service program
John Deere announced it will phase out its Customer Service Advisor tool and has launched a new Operations Center Pro…
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Bookkeeping – 15 Critical Questions to Ask
By Gerri Detweiler You’re sitting at your desk on a Sunday evening, staring at a pile of receipts and trying…
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Advertising: Google or Facebook?
By Ben Theis In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, businesses often ask the question: Should I invest in Google…
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Same-store sales: OPE dealers show 9% gain in June
We publish these same-store sales reports monthly to show both a snapshot and a trendline of retail sales activity at…
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The Robots are Ready – implementation of autonomous mowers
When I talk with Tim Kubista, he likes to remind me of the technology adoption curve. Kubista is VP of…
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Letter of introduction from new Executive Director of EETC
July 2, 2025 Dear Partners and Friends of EETC, I am honored to introduce myself as the new Executive Director…
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Motorcycle and OHV Industry oppose public land sale in a letter to the U.S. Senate
NOTE: Because some power equipment dealers also carry powersports vehicles including motorcycles and side-by-side vehicles, we want to share this…
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U.S. District Judge rejects Deere’s motion to end FTC lawsuit on right-to-repair
On June 9, U.S. District Judge Iain Johnston in the federal court in Rockford, Illinois ruled to reject Deere’s effort…
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Lowe’s builds a Creator Network to market tools and supplies
Lowe’s launched its Creator Network, a nationwide marketing initiative to share DIY and home-improvement content designed to drive purchases at…
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Equip Expo expands its UTV test track
Equip Expo will debut a newly expanded UTV Test Track as part of the 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard at this…
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Same store sales report shows consistent decline
We publish these same-store sales reports to show both a snapshot and a trendline of retail sales activity at OPE…
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Bob and Dean Walker celebrate 50 years of working together
This June marks 50 years since Bob and Dean Walker started working together at Walker Manufacturing. Their partnership has helped…
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Aubuchon Hardware continues its growth with acquisition of Wolf
The oldest and largest family-owned group of hardware stores in America keeps getting larger with Aubuchon Hardware’s acquisition of two…