Builders FirstSource recently celebrated its new 185,000-square-foot facility located on 40 acres within Rocky Mountain Rail Park in Bennett, CO, at an open house event on Sept. 29, 2026. Builders FirstSource customers, supplier partners and team members, as well as …
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Dunn-Edwards Announces 2027 Color of the Year
Dunn-Edwards Corporation has announced French Press Coffee (DEBN07) as its 2027 color of the year. The shade is a a deep brown softened by a subtle plum undertone that embodies the rich character of roasted coffee and the enduring appeal …
Read More »STIHL Appoints New President
STIHL Inc. announced the appointment of Sean McGinnis as president, effective October 1, 2026. In this role, McGinnis will lead the STIHL Group’s largest market and subsidiary, with end-to-end responsibility for STIHL Inc. This includes full profit-and-loss ownership, leadership of …
Read More »Walmart Rolls Out Light-Up Digital Shelf Labels
Walmart recently announced Shop to Light, a new in-store feature controlled by the Walmart app to help customers easily find items on the shelves. Customers can use the Walmart app to ask for help finding an item, and the request …
Read More »Koelnmesse’s 2027 Trade Show Lineup for the International Home Improvement Industry
Retailers, manufacturers and industry decision makers are preparing to gather around the world in 2027 at a lineup of international home improvement trade shows set to bring new ideas, product innovation and collaboration to the scene next year. See a …
Read More »Retailer-Focused Learning: NHPA’s Foundations of Retail Program Equips Leaders Today for Success Tomorrow
The Foundations of Retail Program courses led by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) help managers and key employees understand the essential concepts of leadership, personal development and merchandising. Built with flexibility for busy schedules, these online courses …
Read More »New Home, New Purchases: How Homeowners Invest Their Money When Moving
Buying a new home requires purchasing various items to outfit the new space, including appliances, furniture, decor items, renovation tools and other home accessories. According to recent data from the National Association of Home Builders’ Consumer Expenditure Survey, buyers of …
Read More »Track Your Operation’s Progress
Looking at how fellow independent home improvement operators are performing throughout the year gives retailers in the channel a benchmark to make improvements to their own operations. Since 2022, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has partnered with …
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