Walmart has announced its three major holiday shopping events from Nov. 12 through Dec. 2—Early Black Friday Deals, Black Friday Deals and Cyber Monday Deals—in addition to a new holiday marketing campaign. “This season, we’re bringing customers and members incredible …
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U.S. Construction Industry Projected to Add 400,000 Jobs by 2035
Employment in the U.S. construction industry is projected to increase from approximately 8.27 million jobs in 2025 to 8.68 million in 2035, adding 410,700 jobs, or 5%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and an analysis from the …
Read More »Sherwin-Williams Reports Net Sales Boost in Q3 2026
The Sherwin-Williams Company announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, reporting a consolidated net sales increase of 7.9% to $6.86 billion. Consolidated net sales increased primarily due to higher net sales in all reportable segments, including the …
Read More »The Inspired Home Show to Host 2,000 Brands, New Show Floor Activations
The Inspired Home Show, the landmark event that unites top retailers, suppliers and industry professionals to discover what’s new and next, will take place at Chicago’s McCormick Place March 9–11, 2027, for its 127th year. Organized by the International Housewares …
Read More »Stine Home & Yard Hosts 2026 Home Builder and Pro Expo
Stine Home & Yard recently hosted hundreds of industry professionals for its 2026 Stine Home Builder and Pro Expo at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The biennial event provided an opportunity for manufacturers, contractors and Stine team members to …
Read More »Builders FirstSource Raises $1.6 Million for Blood Cancer United
Builders FirstSource recently announced that its 2026 charity event raised approximately $1.6 million for Blood Cancer United. This marks the 20th year of the Builders FirstSource partnership with Blood Cancer United, which has helped raise more than $19 million for …
Read More »Mead Lumber Celebrates Mead Family Cancer Center Opening
Mead Lumber and the Mead family celebrated a ribbon-cutting for the opening of the Mead Family Cancer Center at The Columbus Community Hospital on Oct. 22. Made possible by a gift from Bob Mead, Mead Lumber’s president and CEO from …
Read More »State-Level Construction Employment Posts Gains in September
State-level employment data for September continued to show a mixed labor market, with job gains and losses split across the country, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. In September, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 23 …
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