The National Hardware Show (NHS), which took place from March 18-20, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, brought together thousands of independent retailers from around the world and highlighted the newest products, technologies and operational strategies. …
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Deckorators has announced plans for a new production facility in Lackawanna, New York, a suburb of Buffalo. “This new campus will initially double our capacity for Shurestone technology with space to continue expansion in the coming years,” says Ryan Kemp, …
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On the latest episode of Housing Developments, a podcast from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 2025 NAHB chairman Buddy Hughes shared what he’s hearing from members and his plans for the association throughout 2025. Hughes was elected to …
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The Conference Board released its March Consumer Confidence Survey, which reports consumer attitude, buying intentions, vacation plans and expectations for inflation, stock prices and interest rates. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell 7.2 points in March to 92.9. The …
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For a quarter of a century, the Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest has inspired and supported teens to transform Duck Tape into stunning prom attire, awarding more than half of a million dollars in college scholarships. Back for …
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Rival Holdings announced Zach Lesser as its chief of staff, bringing his leadership experience to the organization. In this role, Lesser will focus on platform improvements, integration strategies, real estate and business solutions. “We are thrilled to welcome Zach to …
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R.P. Lumber, a family-owned, full-service retail home center and building materials supplier, announced its 89th retail location in Quincy, Illinois, which opens in early April. “We’ve always wanted to have a store in Quincy, and we’re thrilled to finally have …
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Existing home sales rose 4.2% in February according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For both monthly and year-over-year (YoY) sales, two major U.S. regions experienced growth, one region remained stable and two others noted a decline. …
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