Industry News

Paint and decorating retailers traded cold temps for Florida’s sunny skies to attend the ALLPRO 2026 Spring Show at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando.  Over the course of three days, retailers discovered new products among the 136 exhibitors, shopped …

ECI Software Solutions, Inc. announced it has appointed Bob Cain as industry president, residential home construction. Cain will lead strategy, growth and customer engagement for ECI’s residential home construction industry and brings over two decades of leadership in residential construction …

Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Company recently announced it is finalizing the acquisition of Tulsa Fireplace Supply, Inc., a long-standing Tulsa provider of fireplace, hearth and stone products.  Bud and Jill Farris, founders of Tulsa Fireplace Supply, will continue to …

Hancock Lumber recently announced the opening of its new kitchen design showroom at the Brunswick Hancock Lumber location, part of the company’s generational rebuild of the entire Brunswick site. “I may be a little biased, but I truly believe our …

In two weeks, the reimagined National Hardware Show will kick off as NHS Concept to Commerce. NHS Concept to Commerce will be the only trade show in the home improvement industry uniting retailers, brands, manufacturers, distributors, inventors, private-label providers and …

Builder sentiment increased slightly in March, despite the continued affordability concerns expressed by many builders, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).  Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose …

Starting in 2027, spoga+gafa, a global garden, lifestyle and barbecue trade fair, will take place on September 7-9. Koelnmesse is responding to industry feedback and is pivoting to strengthen its event. Koelnmesse based its decision on intensive discussions with exhibitors, market partners …

Sherwood Lumber announced it is opening a new distribution center in Danville, Pennsylvania. The facility will begin operations on April 6, 2026. “The Danville distribution center is a pivotal step in our long-term strategy to meet customers where they work …