This year, Louisiana-based Ward Hardware, celebrates its 100th anniversary, achieving a significant milestone for both its own history and the surrounding community. In 1925, John Ward opened John Ward Hardware on Lee Street in Alexandria, Louisiana. At that time, John …
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Mead Lumber, in partnership with Andersen Windows announced a joint donation of $12,000 to eight local Habitat for Humanity chapters across Nebraska and South Dakota. “At Mead Lumber, we believe in building more than just homes, we want to help …
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Retail sales in May continued to grow despite a slowdown on stocking up ahead of tariffs, according to the CNBC/National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Retail Monitor. “The data for May indicates that the pull-forward in consumer demand ahead of tariffs is …
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A study released by the Home Builders Institute (HBI) in collaboration with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) revealed that the impact of labor shortages on the residential construction industry is significantly responsible for the lost production of many …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) announced findings from its latest U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market Report, including a revised downward forecast in 2025 due to sustained macroeconomic challenges. The home improvement market as a whole reached …
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Walmart recently announced the launch of a new GenAI-powered shopping assistant, Sparky. Using the smiling, “Ask Sparky” button in the Walmart app, Walmart customers can use Sparky to search for items, synthesize reviews and answer product questions. Walmart also announced …
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Home Hardware Stores Limited announced it is launching a farm assortment catalogue this month in response to a current gap in farm product availability in Canada. The catalogue will highlight agricultural products and other new items being added to Home …
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Import cargo at major U.S. container ports is expected to see a surge throughout the summer as retailers take advantage of a 90-day reduction in tariffs that were recently imposed on China, according to the National Retail Federation and Hackett …
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