The Consumer Confidence Index from The Conference Board rose by 0.6 points in June to 91.2, up from a downwardly revised 90.6 in May.  The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions, fell …

Deckorators recently announced the opening of its new production facility in Lackawanna, New York. The company hosted a ribbon cutting at the location to mark the opening. “This facility is a direct response to the need to expand our capacity, …

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released a new guide on financing missing middle housing, designed to help builders, developers and lenders better understand why these products often struggle to secure financing and what can be done to …

Elevated mortgage rates, rising inflation and economic uncertainty kept many buyers out of the market in May as consumers and builders continue to deal with challenging affordability conditions, according to an analysis from the NAHB. Sales of newly built single-family …

Wynn Companies recently announced it has added CPA Paul Martinson as chief financial officer to oversee the company’s continued growth in Southwest Florida. Wynn Companies includes three primary enterprises: Sunshine Ace Hardware, Wynn Properties and Wynn’s Market. Prior to joining …

RONA inc. announced it was recently recognized for the first time as one of the Best Workplaces in the Retail and Hospitality category by Great Place to Work Canada. This distinction celebrates organizations that have created cultures in which every …

As Lowe’s Creator Network hits its one-year milestone, the company announced the next evolution of the network, Lowe’s Creator: Into the Blue, allowing creators to pitch product ideas to Lowe’s for potential retail distribution. With the support of Lowe’s product …

ABC Supply Co. Inc. recently announced it has acquired the assets of Koch Building Products in Sandusky, Ohio. This acquisition strengthens ABC Supply’s presence along the Lake Erie shoreline and improves service for contractors and builders in northern Ohio. Founded in 1952, …