Mortgage rates increased slightly in April, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage landing at 6.73%, according to Freddie Mac. An analysis from the National Association of Home Builders notes the rising rates followed a sell-off in U.S. Treasury securities, driven …
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The Home Depot footprint continues to expand across North America, with more than 20 new locations opening in the U.S. since 2023. The company recently outlined its newest store locations across multiple states throughout the rest of the year. Spring …
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James Hardie Building Products Inc., a subsidiary of James Hardie Industries, and Hover, a 3D property technology company, announced the launch of the AI design tool, Hardie™ Designer. With this technology, independent retailers who sell James Hardie products can help …
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The National Retail Federation’s Top 50 Global Retailers list includes the 50 most impactful international retailers based on their operations at the start of 2024. The Home Depot ranked in the 10th spot, with total revenues at the start of …
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Tractor Supply Company recently broke ground on a new distribution center in Nampa, Idaho. The new 865,000-square-foot facility will be the 11th distribution center in the Tractor Supply network. Colin Yankee, Tractor Supply chief supply chain officer, joined state and …
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Houzz Inc. released the 2025 U.S. Houzz & Home Study, a report surveying over 22,000 U.S. homeowners about remodeling, building and decorating activity. The study found 54% of homeowners renovated their homes in 2024 at a median spend of $20,000. Overall …
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Tractor Supply Company announced the launch of Tractor Supply Rx, the company’s pet and animal pharmacy offering. Customers can shop for pet and animal medications, enroll in automatic delivery and access expert pharmacy advice through the new program. Members of …
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Howard Walker’s True Value Hardware Grand Opening Howard Walker’s True Value Hardware in Henrietta, Texas, officially opened earlier this month with a community grand opening celebration. The store is located in the former Olsen Stelzer Boot and Saddlery building, a …
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