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Annie Palmer

Annie joined the NHPA staff in 2024 as a content development coordinator on the editorial team. Annie was born and raised in the Indianapolis area and graduated from Lipscomb University with a B.B.A. in Marketing. Her favorite hobbies include baking, photography, traveling and visiting coffee shops.

Costello’s Ace Hardware Acquires Delta Lumber

Costello's Ace Acquisition

Costello’s Ace Hardware recently announced its acquisition of Delta Lumber in Whiteford, Maryland.  Costello’s will rebrand the business as Delta Lumber Ace Hardware following the acquisition.  “With this transition, I am confident that Delta Lumber is in great hands with Costello’s …

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Big Box Stores Launch AI Tools

Home Depot and Lowe's AI

The Home Depot and Lowe’s recently launched their respective AI tools to provide personalized assistance in home improvement projects. Home Depot’s “Magic Apron” Home Depot is launching its suite of generative AI tools, named Magic Apron. The tools will help …

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US LBM Expands in North Carolina

US LBM acquisition

US LBM recently announced the acquisition of Beach Window and Door in Calabash, North Carolina. The founders of Beach Window and Door, Harvey Sutton and David McPherson, will continue to run day-to-day operations at the store. “We’re excited to partner …

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Do it Best Appoints Member Operational Excellence Manager

Do it best appointment

Do it Best announced the appointment of Scott Morrison as member operational excellence manager. This new role was created to provide members with hands-on expertise to increase productivity and provide profitability in home centers, lumberyards and manufacturing components.  In this …

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Target Releases 2024 Q4 and Full-Year Financials

target Q4 2024 financials

Target recently announced financial results for the full year and fourth-quarter of 2024. Total comparable sales increased 1.5% in the fourth quarter, reflecting a 0.5% decrease in comparable store sales. Net sales reached $30.9 billion, 3.1% lower in Q4 2024 …

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U.S. Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Take Effect

Steel tariffs

Following previous announcements regarding impending tariffs on Canada and Mexico, President Donald Trump has officially imposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports. The president also increased tariffs on Chinese products to 20% and taxes on Canadian energy will be …

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