James (Jim) Edward Weyrens Sr., former president and CEO of Our Own Hardware, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 9, 2026. Jim’s career began with Montgomery Ward and then Target as the sporting goods buyer. He later joined wholesaler …
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SRS Distribution Inc., a subsidiary of The Home Depot, announced it has completed the acquisition of Mingledorff’s, LLC, a wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment. The agreement was previously announced on March 24, 2026. “The addition of Mingledorff’s represents another key …
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SouthernCarlson announced it has acquired W Construction Supply, marking SoutherCarlson’s second add-on acquisition in three months since partnering with Truelink Capital. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “We’re thrilled to welcome W Construction Supply to SouthernCarlson,” says Andrei Militaru, …
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Job growth persisted in April despite elevated interest rates and rising geopolitical uncertainty related to the Iran conflict, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3% in April and wage growth accelerated, with …
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The Aubuchon Company, announced it has entered into an agreement with Renae Estes and Caitlin Sartain, pursuant to which Aubuchon will acquire the assets and operations of eight F.L. Davis Ace locations in Arkansas. All stores will remain branded as …
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TopBuild Corp., an installer of insulation and commercial roofing and a specialty distributor of insulation and related building products to the construction industry in the U.S and Canada, released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a …
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Constrained supply of existing homes and modest improvement in mortgage rates pushed new home sales higher in March, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau reported …
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Boise Cascade Company recently released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting losses from Q1 of last year due to volatile economic conditions impacting the beginning of 2026. Net income was reported at $17.8 million in the …
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