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Bliffert Lumber Names New CEO, Announces Leadership Transition
Bliffert Lumber announced a leadership transition, marking a new chapter in its 120-year history, naming Josh Brown CEO and president and appointing Jay Walsh as COO. Longtime leader Eli Bliffert will transition from his role as CEO and president to …
Read More »The Demographics Driving Today’s Renovation Market
More homeowners are choosing to remodel their homes instead of purchasing new ones as elevated mortgage rates and limited housing inventory continue to impact the U.S. housing market. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in 2024, an …
Read More »84 Lumber Recognized on Forbes’ Largest Family Business List
84 Lumber recently announced it has been recognized by Forbes on their America’s Largest Family Business list. The inaugural list ranks the 100 biggest family businesses in the country by revenue, with 84 Lumber ranking No. 89. “Being recognized by …
Read More »Cx Expert Pat Sullivan Takes the Main Stage at the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference
Industry veteran and owner of Sullivan Hardware and Garden in Indianapolis, Pat Sullivan, is taking the stage at the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference, July 29-30 in Orlando, Florida. Sullivan will be joined on stage by Anthony Bogucki, COO of …
Read More »Single-Family Housing Starts Down in April
Single-family housing starts declined in April as builders faced continued economic uncertainty and affordability challenges, including higher construction costs, ongoing labor shortages and elevated financing expenses, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Overall housing starts decreased 2.8% …
Read More »Pittsburgh Paint Co. President and General Manager of Commercial Shares Insights Into New Pro Product Line
Pittsburgh Paints Co. is gearing up to launch a series of products for the spring and summer season, specifically targeted to Pro customers. Hardware Retailing talked with Pittsburgh Paints Co. president and general manager of commercial, Dennis Karnstein, about the upcoming …
Read More »Texture, Warm Colors and Nostalgia Define Summer 2026 Design Trends
Houzz recently released the 2026 U.S. Houzz Emerging Summer Trends Report, detailing upcoming design trends based on the latest research from U.S. home professionals, homeowners and design enthusiasts. The report found homeowners are leaning towards tactile, sensory-rich environments that combine …
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