Following the fire and explosion incident in Searsmont, Maine, at Robbins Lumber, Hammond Lumber Company is announcing a $100,000 donation to support the victims and families impacted by this event. The contribution will be made directly to the Maine Strong …
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Builders FirstSource Announces Executive Leadership Transitions
Builders FirstSource recently announced that as part of a planned leadership transition, Mike Hiller has been appointed chief operating officer—designate, succeeding Steve Herron, who will retire at the end of 2026. “This succession plan reflects both the bench depth of …
Read More »Lowe’s and MrBeast Launch Exclusive MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Club Workshops
Lowe’s announced the launch of an exclusive series of MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Club workshops and buildable toy kits in collaboration with MrBeast, digital creator and member of the Lowe’s Creator Network. Beginning May 30, the workshop series is inspired by …
Read More »Builder Confidence Rises Modestly in May
Builder confidence saw modest gains in May despite rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, while builders continue to deal with elevated land, labor and construction costs. According to the most recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market …
Read More »Ace Hardware and VFW to Distribute One Million American Flags on Memorial Day
Ace Hardware recently announced they will continue their annual Memorial Day tradition in partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to distribute one million American flags at participating Ace stores on Saturday, May 23. “Memorial Day is a time …
Read More »Carr Hardware’s Patti Parker Named Receives Channel Accolade
Patti Parker, store manager of the Lenox store location of Carr Hardware, was recently named a Top Woman in Hardware by Hardware & Building Supply Dealer’s Top Women Profile Series, recognizing women making a meaningful impact and demonstrating achievement, growth …
Read More »HIRI Forecasts Strong 2026 Growth for Canadian Home Improvement Market
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released its Canadian Size of the Home Improvement Products Market Forecast for April 2026, detailing estimates and forecasts of the market for home improvement products in Canada. HIRI outlook for April affirms March’s …
Read More »Ace Hardware and Instacart Partner to Offer Same-Day Delivery for Home Essentials
Ace Hardware and Instacart recently announced a new partnership, allowing quick delivery of Ace’s assortment of home preservation tools, grilling and barbecue products and lawn and garden supplies. “We’re focused on making sure that every partnership we bring to Instacart …
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