Canadian Tire Corporation reported a 3.2% increase in comparable retail sales for the third quarter of 2026, with gains in seasonal merchandise, automotive products and e-commerce offering a look at how one of Canada’s largest hardware competitors is attracting shoppers. …
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Uber Technologies, Inc. and Tractor Supply Company have announced a new nationwide partnership, bringing Tractor Supply’s extensive assortment of pet food, animal care products, lawn and garden supplies, tools, outdoor essentials and more to the Uber marketplace. Customers can now …
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QXO, Inc. recently announced the appointment of Dev Ahuja as the company’s chief financial officer. He will succeed Ihsan Essaid, who has been promoted to vice chairman, an executive role, with both positions becoming effective in January 2027. Ahuja has …
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James Hardie Building Products Inc. recently announced Midnight Black as its 2027 Color of the Year. Once primarily reserved for trim, windows and architectural accents, black has evolved into a defining element of the modern exterior, reflecting homeowners’ growing willingness …
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Ace Hardware reported record third-quarter sales and profits for 2026, with higher average transaction values helping offset a decline in customer visits at its U.S. stores. The hardware cooperative generated $2.54 billion in revenue during the quarter ended Oct. 3, …
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Retail sales saw their thirteenth straight month of gains in October even as high gas prices continued, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales edged higher in October as …
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Do it Best Group recognized its 2026 Vendors of the Year during its 2026 Fall Market, celebrating supplier partners whose exceptional products, service and collaboration continue to strengthen independent hardware stores, lumberyards and home improvement businesses across the country. The …
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis in October after rising 0.6% in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Steady inflation continues to impact retailers as consumers delay discretionary …
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