Q4 2024 Walmart released its Q4 2024 financial results, noting $180.6 billion in total revenue, up 4.1% year over year. The Arkansas-based store chain also reported an operating income of $7.3 billion in Q4, up 30% from the same quarter …
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Hot Products – February 19, 2025
Germination Kit The Germination Kit from Rooted Promise is a four-pack of vented domes, and each dome creates an ideal ecosystem for beginner seeds. After spreading seeds in a growing ring, simply water and cover with a dome. The protection …
Read More »New Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Announced
After multiple tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada were announced then placed on hold in early February, President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs on Feb. 10 that would raise steel and aluminum imports to a …
Read More »Home Improvement Industry Recognized on Forbes List of America’s Best Large Employers
For the past 10 years, Forbes has ranked America’s best employers, tracking companies and organizations both small and large. The rankings are based primarily on survey responses from more than 217,000 employees working at these companies. Ace Hardware achieved the …
Read More »January Sales Drop Despite Strong December
Shoppers spent less in January than they did during the busy holiday months but retail sales still had strong sales year over year according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Consumers pulled back in January, taking a breather after a stronger-than-expected …
Read More »Quickrete, Summit Materials Announce Merger
Summit Materials, a producer of aggregates and cement, announced the closure of its agreement to be acquired by Quickrete Holdings for around $11.5 billion, including debt. The acquisition was unanimously approved by both Summit and Quikrete’s board of directors. “We …
Read More »Trex Releases Outdoor Living Forecast
Outdoor living is a popular category at many independent home improvement retailers. In 2025, homeowners are rethinking how they use and enjoy their backyards—blending design with personalized touches and sustainability. “Homeowners today are thinking far beyond the basics of a …
Read More »Stanley Black & Decker Releases Q4 Financials
Stanley Black & Decker (SB&D) announced its fourth quarter financials results. In 2024, Dewalt, an SB&D brand posted its seventh consecutive quarter of organic growth. SB&D reported Q4 2024 sales of $3.720 billion, a 0.43% decline year over year. Q4 …
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