Aggregate residential building material prices rose at the fastest pace since January 2023, according to the latest Producer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.3% in September after falling 0.1% …

The Aubuchon Company recently celebrated the hard work and dedication of 13 of its team members to the independent home improvement industry. These 13 members have all received the Estwing Golden Hammer Award, an award recognizing over 50 years of …

Hancock Lumber recently announced the appointment of Tim Bonenfant as general manager of the Saco operations. Bonenfant brings over 23 years of retail management experience to Hancock Lumber, having led teams at Walmart and Home Depot. “I have always known …

Consumer experience strategies are constantly adapting to the changing retail landscape and can make or break a customer’s loyalty. Qualtrics recently conducted its 2026 Consumer Experience Trends webinar, detailing what customers want when it comes to shopping experiences, data collection, …

Sunshine Ace Hardware at Winchester Center in Collier County, Florida, is hosting a two-day grand opening celebration featuring grilling parties, giveaways and live music. The weekendlong event celebrates the Winchester store that has been open since July. Day 1 will …

Hancock Lumber recently celebrated several exterior renovation projects at its Wolfeboro lumberyard with a ribbon-cutting celebration bringing together employees, customers, vendor partners and community members. Attendees enjoyed food from Mow’s Munchies and Arlene’s Asian Kitchen food trucks, product demonstrations and …

Private residential construction spending increased by 0.8% in August, primarily driven by more spending on multifamily construction and home remodeling, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Total residential spending was down 2% year over year as the …

A record 186.9 million customers are expected to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to a survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “The holidays are an important part of …