Tractor Supply Company recently announced the company as an official partner of the 2026 National Finals Rodeo (NFR), known officially as the “Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Tractor Supply Company.” “Rodeo runs deep in many of the communities Tractor …
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Mead Lumber Completes Brand Unification With Final Renaming of Former Knecht Home Center
Mead Lumber will complete the renaming of former Knecht Home Center stores this week when its Cañon City, Colorado, location officially changes its name to Mead Lumber. The move marks the final step in a brand transition that began in …
Read More »Home Depot Foundation Expands Skilled Trades Training Grants Nationwide
The Home Depot Foundation recently announced it is providing funding to help schools and skilled trades training organizations make the physical improvements they need through Path to Pro Education Grants. The Foundation is now accepting grant applications from eligible programs …
Read More »Homebuilders Identify Long-Term Challenges and Opportunities Expected to Impact Housing Market
Results from questions included in the recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) reveal that home builders expect a mix of demographic, economic and technological forces to significantly influence the long-term health of the home …
Read More »Tariff Uncertainty and Global Conflict Keep 2026 U.S. Import Forecast Low
Imports at major U.S. container ports are expected to remain below last year’s level for the first half of 2026 amid ongoing tariff uncertainty, although it is too soon to measure the anticipated impact of the conflict in Iran, according …
Read More »Retail Sales Rise for Fifth Straight Month in February, Outpacing January Gains
Retail sales saw gains in February, with moderate growth month over month and strong growth year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Despite harsh winter weather, consumer spending grew once again in February, supported by continued wage gains …
Read More »True Value Becomes Official Hardware Partner of BIG EAST Conference
True Value recently announced it is the Official Hardware Partner of the BIG EAST Conference, taking place from March 11-14. “True Value has been a cornerstone of local communities for generations,” says Dent Johnson, president of True Value. “Partnering with …
Read More »International Hardware Industry Gathers for EISENWARENMESSE 2026
Attendees from 125 countries gathered in Cologne, Germany, from March 3-6, 2026, for the EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair 2026. Around 33,000 visitors attended the event, and the new Tuesday to Friday schedule was well-received by attendees, more closely aligning …
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