The U.S. labor market saw modest growth in March following a weak February, with a slight increase in payroll employment and a decrease in the unemployment rate to 4.3%, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Construction employment led job …
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Hillman Solutions Corp. announced it has acquired the Campbell Chain & Fittings (“Campbell”) business, a premier manufacturer and supplier of industrial chain-related products, from Apex Tool Group, LLC. This acquisition expands Hillman’s position within the industrial MRO sector of the …
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Injecting energy into the home industry and delivering on the promise of a newly imagined show, NHS Concept to Commerce wrapped up three days of smart sourcing connections, exciting product discovery and networking that led to new connections. The event, …
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As price pressures continue to shape the home improvement market, a significant share of U.S. homeowners factor product origin into their buying decisions. New data from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) shows that one in three homeowners considers whether a …
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Mead Lumber announced it has acquired OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware in Guthrie, Oklahoma, from owner Bill VanSant on April 1, 2026. “We are excited to welcome OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware into the Mead Lumber family,” says …
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The number of open positions in construction was down in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down measurably from three years ago due to …
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Weyerhaeuser Distribution announced it has selected Gallatin, Tenn., for its 22nd distribution center, providing stronger access to specialty building products to LBM dealers in the southeast. This will be the company’s first distribution facility in Tennessee. “This expansion helps us …
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The Home Depot recently announced Franziska “Fran” Bell has been named executive vice president (EVP) and chief technology officer (CTO), effective April 6, 2026. As CTO, she will lead the strategy, development and alignment of technology, product management, data and …
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