Industry News

Starting in 2027, spoga+gafa, a global garden, lifestyle and barbecue trade fair, will take place on September 7-9. Koelnmesse is responding to industry feedback and is pivoting to strengthen its event. Koelnmesse based its decision on intensive discussions with exhibitors, market partners …

Sherwood Lumber announced it is opening a new distribution center in Danville, Pennsylvania. The facility will begin operations on April 6, 2026. “The Danville distribution center is a pivotal step in our long-term strategy to meet customers where they work …

Custom homebuilding increased in 2025, despite a more than 6% decline for overall single-family housing starts, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The custom building market is less sensitive to the interest rate cycle than other forms …

Last week, The Home Depot announced the launch the industry’s first real-time delivery tracker for big and bulky materials by the end of the first quarter of 2026. The feature will be available on The Home Depot’s mobile app and at homedepot.com …

Tractor Supply Company recently announced the company as an official partner of the 2026 National Finals Rodeo (NFR), known officially as the “Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Tractor Supply Company.” “Rodeo runs deep in many of the communities Tractor …

Mead Lumber will complete the renaming of former Knecht Home Center stores this week when its Cañon City, Colorado, location officially changes its name to Mead Lumber.   The move marks the final step in a brand transition that began in …

 The Home Depot Foundation recently announced it is providing funding to help schools and skilled trades training organizations make the physical improvements they need through Path to Pro Education Grants. The Foundation is now accepting grant applications from eligible programs …

Results from questions included in the recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) reveal that home builders expect a mix of demographic, economic and technological forces to significantly influence the long-term health of the home …