For the past 60 years, the Retailers’ Choice Awards, presented by the North American Hardware and Paint Association, have highlighted the best products on display at the National Hardware Show. New for 2026, the Retailers’ Choice Awards expanded to include all …
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Hillman Solutions Corp. announced it has acquired the Campbell Chain & Fittings (“Campbell”) business, a premier manufacturer and supplier of industrial chain-related products, from Apex Tool Group, LLC. This acquisition expands Hillman’s position within the industrial MRO sector of the …
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Injecting energy into the home industry and delivering on the promise of a newly imagined show, NHS Concept to Commerce wrapped up three days of smart sourcing connections, exciting product discovery and networking that led to new connections. The event, …
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Mead Lumber announced it has acquired OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware in Guthrie, Oklahoma, from owner Bill VanSant on April 1, 2026. “We are excited to welcome OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware into the Mead Lumber family,” says …
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The number of open positions in construction was down in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down measurably from three years ago due to …
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Weyerhaeuser Distribution announced it has selected Gallatin, Tenn., for its 22nd distribution center, providing stronger access to specialty building products to LBM dealers in the southeast. This will be the company’s first distribution facility in Tennessee. “This expansion helps us …
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The Home Depot recently announced Franziska “Fran” Bell has been named executive vice president (EVP) and chief technology officer (CTO), effective April 6, 2026. As CTO, she will lead the strategy, development and alignment of technology, product management, data and …
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QXO announced it has completed its acquisition of Koriak Building Partners from Court Square Capital Partners for approximately $2.25 billion, expanding QXO’s addressable market to more than $200 billion. “By acquiring Kodiak, we’re providing our customers with a wider range …
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