Westlake Ace Hardware recently awarded Shannon Howard, general manager of Westlake Ace’s Liberal, Kansas, location, with the company’s Helpful Hearts Award. The award honors Westlake employees who passionately lead and serve others in their communities. Drawing from her own experience …
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The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Urban Development recently released data showing positive residential construction statistics for February 2025. Privately-owned housing starts in February 2025 reached 1,501,000, measuring 11.2% above the revised January estimate of 1,350,000. Privately-owned …
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Friedman’s Home Improvement president and CEO, Barry Friedman, has joined the Exchange Bank board of directors. “We are thrilled to welcome Barry Friedman to Exchange Bank’s Board of Directors,” says Troy Sanderson, president and CEO of Exchange Bank. “Barry’s deep-rooted …
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Window shades come in a variety of sizes, styles and functionality. According to a Houzz article, it is important to consider material and functionality when choosing shades for different rooms. Hardware Retailing recommends stocking these five popular types of window shades …
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The U.S. Census Bureau reported modest month-over-month retail sales growth in February amid customer worries about inflation and national policy decisions from the White House, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Lower-than-expected consumer spending in the first couple of …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) Generational Differences in Home Improvement Activity Study reveals insightful information about how homeowners of different generations approach home improvement and the preferences, influences and behaviors among homeowners in different generational groups. Here are the main …
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From June 24-26, 2025, the premier international garden and barbecue trade fair, spoga+gafa, will be showcasing the latest trends in the garden lifestyle space. This year’s show theme, “Design Gardens,” explores the following forward-looking design trends in the garden industry. …
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Nation’s Best Holdings had swinging success at their recent charity-focused golf tournament. The company hosted their Third Annual Golf Tournament in March, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for Nation’s Best Cares, the charitable organization of Nation’s Best Holdings. Nation’s Best …
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