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Bosch AmpShare Battery Platform USA Launch Hero

Cordless

AmpShare, a Bosch-Powered Multi-Brand Cordless Platform is Coming to the USA

May 16, 2023 Stuart 38 Comments

Bosch, Fein, and Rothenberger are bringing their AmpShare cordless alliance to the USA.

Stanley Black Decker Tool Brand Positioning 2023

News

Stanley Black & Decker Updated their Tool Brand Positioning Chart for 2023

May 11, 2023 Stuart 52 Comments

Here’s what changed.

Makita Logo Thumbnail with Teal Background

News

Makita USA is Cutting Jobs Company-Wide

May 5, 2023 Stuart 36 Comments

Makita USA issued a notice of company-wide layoffs.

Lowes Self Checkout

News

Lowe’s Brought Self-Checkout to My Local Store

May 2, 2023 Stuart 42 Comments

My local Lowe’s modernized their front-end with new self-checkout stations.

Makita Cordless Power Tools Price Increase Alert May 2023

Cordless

Another Makita Price Increase Just Went into Effect (5/1/23)

May 1, 2023 Stuart 25 Comments

Makita raised their prices across the board.

Dewalt Fiberglass Hammer Recall 2023

Hammers & Mallets

Safety Recall: Dewalt, Craftsman, Stanley Fiberglass Hammers

Apr 24, 2023 Stuart 18 Comments

Dewalt, Craftsman, and Stanley recalled 2.2 million hammers.

Temu Mini Phillips Screwdriver Page

News

Would You Buy Tools from Temu?

Apr 21, 2023 Stuart 87 Comments

What’s your thoughts about this new online retailer?

Lowes Digital Twin Store Associate with VR Headset

News

Lowe’s is Testing AR Tech in Interesting Ways

Apr 12, 2023 Stuart 19 Comments

Here’s another project Lowe’s is working on.

Craftsman Ratchets Wrenches and Sockets in Mechanics Hand Tool Set

Made in USA

Craftsman is Closing its USA Hand Tools Factory

Mar 20, 2023 Stuart

We have an update about Craftsman’s new hand tool factory.

Milwaukee Tool Building

News

Milwaukee Tool is Closing a Recently Opened Mississippi Facility

Feb 17, 2023 Stuart 58 Comments

We’ve learned more about Milwaukee’s Clinton, MS closure.

Security Robot at Lowes Store 2023

Awesome & Cool

TikToker Spots Dalek-Like Security Droid at Lowe’s

Feb 16, 2023 Stuart 50 Comments

Have you seen this yet?

Lowes Klein Tools Partnership 2023

Electrical Tools

Lowe’s and Klein Tools Announce New Partnership!

Feb 9, 2023 Stuart 58 Comments

Wow, I did not see this coming!!

Estwing Drilling and Engineer Hammers at Home Depot

News

Here’s What Replaced Estwing Tools at Home Depot

Jan 31, 2023 Stuart 129 Comments

Here are some of the tools and brands that replaced Estwing at Home Depot.

Tractor Supply Tool Brand Partnerships 2023

News

Tractor Supply Partnered with More Tool Brands

Jan 31, 2023 Stuart 16 Comments

Here’s an update as to Tractor Supply’s recent tool brand partnerships.

Zoro Craftsman Tools Announcement 2023

News

Zoro Announces “Pro-Grade” Craftsman Tools

Jan 30, 2023 Stuart 22 Comments

You can now find Craftsman tools at Zoro.

Estwing 12oz Claw Hammer at Home Depot

Hammers & Mallets

Home Depot Stopped Selling Estwing Hammers

Jan 27, 2023 Stuart

It definitely looks like something changed between Estwing and Home Depot.

Tractor Supply Porter Cable Exclusive Partner Banner

News

Let’s Check in on Porter Cable (January 2023)

Jan 18, 2023 Stuart 31 Comments

It doesn’t look like Porter Cable has done much since partnering with a new retailer.

Home Depot Locked Dewalt Tools 2023

News

My Home Depot Store Locked up their Power Tools

Jan 12, 2023 Stuart 135 Comments

My local Home Depot started locking up their main cordless power tool displays.

Lowes Innovation Lab Project Unlock Tool Security Hero

News

Lowe’s Follows Home Depot, Plans to Disable Stolen Power Tools

Jan 11, 2023 Stuart 181 Comments

Lowe’s is working on new anti-theft technologies.

Sata Tools at Lowes 2023

Hand Tools

Lowe’s Quietly Started Selling Another Hand Tool Brand

Jan 9, 2023 Stuart 91 Comments

Lowe’s now sells SATA tools at their online store.

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