Ace Retail Group recently announced Robert Massengill as its new president. Massengill, a 20-year veteran of the company, brings operational leadership, strategic development and legal expertise to the role. As president, Massengill will lead enterprise-wide strategy, operations and growth across …

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. announced the expansion of Beyond Home Services, the company’s dedicated home services platform, through the acquisition of Installed Right and SFV Services. The addition of Installed Right and SFV Services adds installation, renovation, construction and …

Walmart’s drone delivery partner, Wing, recently announced it has expanded its drone delivery service, now delivering to customers in seven new cities: Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area and Salt Lake City. The planned expansion …

According to a new study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), regulations at the federal, state and local levels have added $131,734 to the cost of a new single-family home, 26.4% of the average sales price of …

Ace Hardware Corporation recently announced changes to the company’s board of directors following its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Following the meeting on May 12, Ace Hardware stockholders elected new non-member director Brandi Joplin to her first term on the …

Mortgage application activity declined in May as higher mortgage rate continued to impact the market, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). At the same time, adjustable-rate mortgages (ARM) gained traction.  The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Market Composite …

The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, marking the third straight month of job gains despite rising inflation and continued economic uncertainty, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate in the month remained unchanged at …

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