Hammond Lumber Company recently announced plans to acquire Ware-Butler Building Supply. The acquisition is planned to close on July 31, 2025. The transition includes 15 Ware-Butler retail locations in Maine and all Ware-Butler employees will be offered continued employment at …
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House-Hasson Hardware recently announced the appointment of Jay Bunch as chief financial officer and Matthew Patti as vice president of purchasing. Bunch brings over 30 years of financial leadership and accounting experience to House-Hasson as a licensed CPA in the …
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The Lowe’s Foundation announced the funding of 12 new Gable Grants for community and technical colleges to address the shortage of skilled trades workers in the U.S. Recipients of the grants span across 60 organizations that are paving pathways into …
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Single-family housing starts decreased in June to the lowest rate since July 2024, due to elevated interest rates, rising inventories and ongoing supply issues in the housing sector, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). While overall housing …
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Recent data released by the U.S. Census Bureau revealed a surge in some U.S. retail sales categories last month, including an increase in hardware store sales in May. U.S. retail and food service sales for June 2025 were $720.1 billion, …
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Adding small updates to a porch or balcony can transform the look and feel of an outdoor space. Hardware Retailing has gathered four porch products to stock for customers looking to spruce up their old porch or decorate a new …
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While some aspects of pool maintenance should be left to a professional, there are many steps homeowners can take to ensure their pools remain safe and healthy year-round, not just during the summer months. Hardware Retailing recommends these five pool …
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The Aubuchon Company recently announced the acquisition of Wyoming Ace Hardware in Wyoming, Rhode Island. The store will be relocated to Richmond, Rhode Island and will be rebranded to Aubuchon Ace Hardware. Rick and Linda Osborne, owners of Wyoming Ace …
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