Monthly import cargo volumes are expected to fall below the 2 million TEU mark for the remainder of the year, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “This year’s peak …

Rural King announced a partnership with country artist Drew Baldridge to celebrate October’s Orange Days event series with exclusive in-store appearances across four locations. Stores in Evansville, Indiana; Hopkinsville, Kentucky; Vandalia, Illinois; and Mattoon, Illinois, are hosting Baldridge and offering …

Home Depot launched its Pro Xtra Week, a week dedicated to exclusive deals for members of the company’s Pro loyalty program.  Through Oct. 12, 2025, members can earn up to 25% off select building materials, participate in tiered savings deals …

Hancock Lumber recently announced Matt Duprey, the company’s sawmill chief of sales, has been elected as the newest chairman of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NeLMA).  The NeLMA is a rules-writing agency for Eastern White Pine lumber and the grading …

Westlake Ace Hardware recently announced the opening of a new location in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. The store is Westlake Ace’s 22nd location in California and the second store in Orange County. The store officially opened its doors on Oct. …

According to an article from Realtor.com, home office renovations are slated to be one of the top home improvement projects this fall season. With many homeowners working from home, a refreshed office space can provide a new feel to an …

The sweeping effects of tariffs in 2025 have impacted almost every industry, including the home improvement and construction industries. The Home Improvement Research Institute and Datavations’ Tariffs and Toolbench webinar unpacked the costly effects these tariffs are having on particular …

Valley Wide Cooperative recently announced the retirement of CEO Dave Holtom after 30 years of service. Since joining Valley Wide in 1994, Holtom has been instrumental in guiding the company through growth, innovation and change, expanding the business’ footprint and …