Renovation activity has remained strong in 2026, with homeowners completing smaller, more necessary projects over luxury renovations. Recent data from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) reveals insights into what retailers can expect for homeowner spending patterns throughout the rest …

Yelp recently released its 2026 Fastest Growing Brands report, highlighting the 50 companies that achieved the most impressive growth and consumer momentum over the past year. The ranking is based on a combined weighted metric of net new business openings, …

Residential construction building materials prices rose in May as energy prices continued to increase, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index. Prices for residential building materials jumped 4.4% year over year and 0.7% month over month in …

Ace Retail Group recently announced it is opening a new Westlake Ace Hardware in University Place, Washington, a prosperous and thriving community of around 35,000 residents in the greater Tacoma, Washington, area. Ace Retail Group currently owns and operates five …

Bliffert Lumber recently announced the promotion of Dan Plate to director of operations. “Stepping into this role provides a great opportunity to help grow Bliffert Lumber,” Plate says. “The growth over the past 5 plus years has been tremendous, and …

Hitek Truss, a manufacturer of high-quality roof and floor trusses serving builders throughout Florida, has announced the appointment of Ronald Guzman as general manager. Guzman brings engineering expertise, operational leadership and project management experience to his role at Hitek. Guzman …

Lowe’s recently announced it is bringing MyLowe’s Rewards and MyLowe’s Pro Rewards members exclusive live music experiences through a new multi-year partnership with Live Nation. Through the partnership, members can access exclusive concert perks throughout the season, like discounted kids …

ABC Supply Interiors, Inc., formerly L&W Supply Corporation, announced it has acquired the assets of Wallboard, Inc., a Butler, Wisconsin–based distributor of drywall, steel framing, insulation and related building materials. “Wallboard, Inc. has earned its respected reputation by consistently taking …