SRS Distribution Inc. recently announced that it has acquired LS Building Products, a wholesale distributor of roofing, lumber, siding, windows and doors, millwork and other complementary building materials. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “We are thrilled to officially …
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QXO Reports Strong Q4 Net Sales Amid Acquisition
QXO Inc. recently released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting net sales of $2.19 billion, up from $14.8 million in Q4 2024, an over 14,000% increase. Net sales for 2025 ended at $6.8 billion, up from $56.9 …
Read More »Residential Construction Spending Edges Up in December 2025
Private residential construction spending was up 1.5% in December 2025, driven primarily by increased spending on home improvement and single-family construction, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Total spending still remained 1.3% lower than a year ago, reflecting …
Read More »Target Sees Decrease in Net Sales in Q4 2025 and Full Year 2025
Target Corporation recently released financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 and full-year 2025. The company reported fourth-quarter net sales at $30.5 billion, with the food & beverage and toy categories contributing to overall net sales for the quarter. …
Read More »NHS Offers Exclusive Buyer Experience With Hosted VIP Program at NHS Concept to Commerce
The newly redesigned NHS Concept to Commerce is gearing up to feature several new elements and curated programming designed for purposeful connections, product innovation and fresh ideas, taking place March 31–April 2, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center West …
Read More »Product Picks From the Ace Hardware 2026 Spring Convention
The Ace Hardware 2026 Spring Convention welcomed retailers to a new space but offered the same opportunities for education, networking and product discovery. Hardware Retailing editor and director of content development, Lindsey Thompson, also explored the show floor, looking for …
Read More »Do it Best Group’s New Retail Pulse Helps Retailers Turn Data Into Direction
With independent home improvement dealers being asked to make decisions faster and smarter than ever, often with less time and fewer resources, Do it Best Group is implementing Retail Pulse, a new data-driven platform that turns a dealer’s own business data …
Read More »U.S. Retail Sales Up in October 2025, Building Materials Sector Sees Decline
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released retail sales data for October 2025, noting a 2.2% increase in overall retail sales from October 2024. Thirteen states and the District of Columbia had positive and significant year-over-year changes in October, with New …
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