Mead Lumber has appointed Stephen West as the Region 3 manager. West will oversee operations across Mead Lumber locations in Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota, succeeding the retiring manager, Jim Sturm. West brings more than three decades of leadership …
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Tractor Supply Launches Tractor Supply Rx Pet and Animal Pharmacy
Tractor Supply Company announced the launch of Tractor Supply Rx, the company’s pet and animal pharmacy offering. Customers can shop for pet and animal medications, enroll in automatic delivery and access expert pharmacy advice through the new program. Members of …
Read More »Do it Best Wins ACG 2024 Deal of the Year Award
Do it Best was named the recipient of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) 2024 Deal of the Year Award (Large Cap) for the state of Indiana. The Deal of the Year Awards recognize the most impactful and well-executed transactions …
Read More »True Value Locations Host Grand Openings and Spring Events
Howard Walker’s True Value Hardware Grand Opening Howard Walker’s True Value Hardware in Henrietta, Texas, officially opened earlier this month with a community grand opening celebration. The store is located in the former Olsen Stelzer Boot and Saddlery building, a …
Read More »Lowe’s Announces EA Sports Partnership
Lowe’s is teaming up with EA SPORTS to be featured in multiple gaming titles, including Madden NFL, College Football and EA SPORTS FC. The Lowe’s logo will appear in each game and branding will be used across different gameplay experiences. In EA …
Read More »Lawn and Garden Category Sees Growth With Lawn Mower Segment
Lawn and garden product sales in the U.S. have grown 7% in the last 12 months, despite concerns about inflation and tariffs, according to YipitData, a strategic partner of the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI). HIRI attributes the growth to …
Read More »Modest Growth in Home Improvement Spending Expected Through 2026
Annual spending for home improvements and maintenance is expected to grow modestly through 2026, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University. …
Read More »Challenges Homeowners Face When Hiring Renovation Professionals
According to data from Houzz, an online design trends platform, 88% of homeowners hire professionals to complete renovation projects in their homes. Houzz found the top factors homeowners look for when hiring contractors and designers to work on their homes. …
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