The number of open positions in the construction sector increased in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down from three years ago due to declines …

Walmart recently announced a new multiyear agreement with Zipline to add 300 drone delivery sites nationwide, with the potential to expand. The rollout builds on Walmart’s drone delivery program, which has completed more than 2 million deliveries to date. Walmart …

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) released the October 2026 HIRI Economic & Industry Update, a monthly report covering general economic data, housing market data and home improvement market data and evaluations of key economic indicators and their influence on …

A new Westlake Ace Hardware location in Wesley Chapel, North Carolina, has officially opened its doors for business. The 15,000-square-foot store will celebrate its grand opening on Dec. 5, with a grand opening sale running Dec. 4-6. Joel Taylor II, …

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (CTC) announced it is investing $200 million in Mark’s stores through 2028, building on the success of Mark’s new Bigger, Bolder, Better store concept. The latest step is the opening of Mark’s largest store to date …

PLMA’s 2026 Private Label Trade Show is set bring retailers and manufacturers together to discover new products, explore industry trends and build business relationships at the “Store Brands Marketplace” from Nov. 15–17 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in …

ECI Software Solutions, Inc. (ECI) announced it has acquired Sierra Data Systems (Sierra), a provider of construction and logistics software that connects back-office and field operations. The acquisition strengthens ECI’s existing relationship with Sierra and accelerates innovation, investment and customer …