Diamond Vogel recently announced it is implementing a strategic shift in its approach to the architectural coatings market. The company will exit the retail space and divest its company-owned retail stores. Spectrum Paint will acquire Diamond Vogel’s architectural paint business …

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently opened online registration and housing for the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS). The largest annual light construction trade show will take place in Orlando, Florida, from February 17-19, 2026. This will …

By Tony Corsberg, Principal, Merchant5 Advisors One of the most economical ways to increase sales is by increasing the average transaction size of the customers already in the store. Promotional space management is a valuable tool for achieving this, as …

Celebrating a newly renovated store and freshly restocked shelves, Crossroads Hardware in Leonard, Texas recently celebrated the store’s grand reopening. The two-day event brought in over 350 guests to enjoy special discounts and deals on products, raffle giveaways and complimentary …

Single-family construction saw a decline across the U.S. in the second quarter of 2025, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). A 3.8% drop was reported in large metro, suburban counties, the largest decrease of …

The Home Depot announced it has received clearance from the Canadian Competition Bureau, in the form of no-action letter, in connection to the company’s previous tender offer to purchase through its wholly owned subsidiary Gold Acquisition Sub, Inc. (Purchaser), all …

Hancock Lumber recently announced the appointment of two seventh-generation owners as official board members of the company. Chairman and sixth-generation owner, Kevin Hancock welcomed daughters, Abby (Hancock) Doherty and Sydney (Hancock) Hillman to the board with five additional outside directors.  …

Enyart’s Hardware, a beloved hardware store in Rochester, Indiana, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, complete with weekendlong festivities with customers and neighbors who have been loyal customers in supporting the business since its founding in 1975. The celebration included vendor …