Bringing together HGTV stars, top DIY creators, woodworking experts, home improvement innovators, makers and creative entrepreneurs for three days of inspiration, education and hands-on learning, the inaugural DIY CON took place Nov. 6-8 in Dallas. DIY CON offered a place …
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Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to taper off for the remainder of the year following an extended peak season that has kept docks busy since the spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released …
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Remodeling activity was flat in the second quarter amid a broader nationwide housing slowdown, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) State Projections of Remodeling (SPR). The SPR provides a quarterly, state-by-state analysis of remodeling spending, market share …
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and Jacobs Private Equity II LLC (JPE), led by QXO’s chairman and chief financial officer Brad Jacobs, announced that JPE and minority co-investors have agreed to invest $1 billion in cash in CKX. The equity investment is expected to consist …
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From external economic pressures to industry challenges, protecting margin is becoming even more crucial for independent home improvement retailers and even more difficult. During a recent webinar hosted by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), ECI Software Solutions …
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Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing weakened year-over-year in the third quarter, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) recently released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production …
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Boise Cascade Company recently announced it intends to acquire two building materials distribution facilities from Taiga Building Products in Rocklin and Sanger, California. The acquisition will expand Boise Cascade’s distribution capacity and strengthen its ability to serve customers throughout Northern …
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The question isn’t whether retailers should use AI, the questions now are how should they use it and why. AI can assist with everything from improving online product visibility and testing customer service tools to empowering associates and improving inventory accuracy, …
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