Known for its exceptional customer service, retail excellence and leadership, Lee Hardware & Building Supply is a beloved establishment with two locations in Waycross and Lakeland, Georgia. Operated by third-generation owner, Heather Lee Bruner, Lee Hardware embodies the values of …

The number of workers in the construction labor force moving toward management, business and technical roles is gaining momentum, according to the NAHB’s analysis of the latest 2024 American Community Survey (ACS). The share of construction trades workers has declined …

Aboff’s Paints, with 32 locations throughout Long Island, New York, recently announced via social media it has acquired Virginia-based Vienna Paint. “After 95 years serving Long Island, Aboff’s is proud to expand beyond New York for the first time, welcoming …

Energy input prices increased in March at their fastest pace since June of 2020 as the conflict in Iran impacted critical global supply chains, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Building material prices, excluding …

Friedman’s Home Improvement announced it is celebrating 80 years of service in 2026, marking a significant milestone for the third-generation family-owned business. “We are incredibly happy to be reaching 80 years in business, and what we are most proud of …

While it may not be a core category for most home improvement operations, housewares can address customers’ daily needs and comforts and fill a hole in the local market. A cooking small appliance section in particular is an excellent category …

Retail sales rose in March as consumers received higher-than-usual tax refunds, making up for increased gasoline prices, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Retail sales grew for a sixth consecutive month in March as the first …

Pleasants Hardware celebrated the grand opening of its new Richmond, Virginia, location on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The opening marks the fourth new store added since Taylor’s Do it Center acquired Pleasants Hardware in 2016. Since the acquisition, the company …