The U.S. Census Bureau recently released retail sales data for October 2025, noting a 2.2% increase in overall retail sales from October 2024. Thirteen states and the District of Columbia had positive and significant year-over-year changes in October, with New …

Builders FirstSource (BFS) recently announced it is partnering with Blitzy, an autonomous software development platform built for product development solutions. “This collaboration underscores our commitment at BFS to leveraging AI-enabled solutions that accelerate innovation and deliver measurable results for our …

Residential building material prices rose at a slower rate in January, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and an analysis from the NAHB.  This was the first decline in growth since …

Benjamin Obdyke recently added Owen Freeman as its newest sales associate serving Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.  “Owen brings a strong background in B2B sales to Benjamin Obdyke, along with vast knowledge of the area,” says Bill Warfield, regional sales …

SRS Distribution Inc. recently announced its acquisition of Sider Lumber & Supply Co., Inc. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “We are thrilled to welcome the Sider Lumber team into the SRS family,” says Kent Gardner, president of SRS. …

The home improvement products market is predicted to grow in the next few years, despite continued financial strain and cautious consumer confidence. According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market study, the home …

Consumer confidence increased by 2.2 points in February to 91.2, up from an upwardly revised 89.0 in January, according to The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market …

Festool recently announced a new product line of tools, including the Cordless DOMINO Joiner DFC 500 and DOMINO Joiner DF 500 R, Systainer³ SYS3 MFT and KSC 60 + Energy Cordless Combo Set, designed to support mobility and on-site workflows. …