Big C Lumber announced the promotion of Courtney Kaptur to general manager of its location in Three Oaks, Michigan. Kaptur began her career with the company as a kitchen and bath designer and later advanced to assistant manager at the …
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Rural King Opens 150th Store
Rural King announced the grand opening of its new store in Sebring, Florida, marking the company’s 150th location nationwide. Grand opening festivities will take place Friday, April 17, beginning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tasting event and a free tote bag …
Read More »Home Depot Acquires Automation Firm
The Home Depot announced it has acquired SIMPL Automation, a Waltham, Massachusetts-based automation and technology systems company. SIMPL uses advanced engineering and AI to help distribution facilities operate faster and more efficiently. Its technology furthers the company’s strategy of same-day/next-day …
Read More »Trade Careers Gain Ground Among Young Adults
According to estimates from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the U.S. has a structural housing deficit of 1.2 million units. Among the various challenges facing builders, the industry is also facing a shortage of workers in construction trades, …
Read More »Walmart Offers Facility Services to Businesses
Walmart announced it is introducing Upstream Facility Services, a new business bringing its in-house maintenance expertise to companies nationwide. Built on the systems and scale that support thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations, Upstream helps businesses keep operations running …
Read More »Aboff’s Paints Acquires Vienna Paint, Expanding Beyond New York
Aboff’s Paints, with 32 locations throughout Long Island, New York, recently announced via social media it has acquired Virginia-based Vienna Paint. “After 95 years serving Long Island, Aboff’s is proud to expand beyond New York for the first time, welcoming …
Read More »Residential Construction Input Prices Surge in March Due to Energy Cost Spike
Energy input prices increased in March at their fastest pace since June of 2020 as the conflict in Iran impacted critical global supply chains, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Building material prices, excluding …
Read More »Friedman’s Home Improvement Celebrates 80 Years of Service
Friedman’s Home Improvement announced it is celebrating 80 years of service in 2026, marking a significant milestone for the third-generation family-owned business. “We are incredibly happy to be reaching 80 years in business, and what we are most proud of …
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