For over 100 years, Paschal Brothers Hardware & Lumber has been a cornerstone in the Jacksonville, Florida, community. Corey Hunt, longtime vice president of Paschal Brothers, recently purchased the operation with a renewed commitment to continuing the store’s legacy under …
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Ward Lumber Announces Leadership Transition
Ward Lumber recently announced CEO Bryan Mellick will step back from his role to take on an advisory role as Josh Travis, current director of sales, will assume an interim role leading operations for the company. Ward Lumber is also …
Read More »Best Barbecue Sauces and Rubs for Grilling Season
Adding barbecue rubs and sauces to your grilling section helps to round out the category and encourages impulse purchases from customers who are already shopping for outdoor cooking equipment. As the summer months approach and customers move outdoors for grilling …
Read More »Essential Personal Protective Equipment to Protect Workers on the Job
According to a 2020 study published in the National Library of Medicine, 60% of workers use personal protective equipment (PPE) during work. Reasons for not wearing PPE include discomfort, lack of knowledge on how to use it and poor fit. …
Read More »Niemann Foods Acquires Final Three Jerry’s Hardware & Rental Locations
Niemann Foods has purchased the final three locations of Jerry’s Hardware & Rental, according to Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Jerry’s Hardware had operated five store locations throughout Minnesota until the end of 2025, when the company announced the closure of …
Read More »84 Lumber Promotes Dave Morgan to General Counsel
84 Lumber announced the promotion of Dave Morgan from deputy general counsel to general counsel, effective immediately. Morgan has played a critical role in guiding 84 Lumber through strategic growth since he joined the company in 2016. In his new …
Read More »Single-Family Construction Slips While Multifamily Gains Nationwide
Single-family construction fell in the last two quarters of 2025 across all U.S. regions, with the exception of low-density, low-populated micro counties, according to the NAHB’s Home Buildings Geography Index (HBGI). Multifamily construction rose across all geographic regions in the …
Read More »Rural King Opens New Store in Northwest Georgia
Rural King announced the opening of its new store in Rome, Georgia, expanding the company’s presence in northwest Georgia. “Opening our third Georgia store in Rome is an exciting milestone for Rural King,” says Michael Ladd, Rural King chief operating …
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