As Do it Best and True Value continue to work toward the integration of both companies under the Do it Best Group umbrella, vice president of field sales Eric Lane sat down with Hardware Retailing to share how the unification of …
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The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, the smallest gain since February’s decline, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Downward revisions to April and May estimates subtracted 74,000 jobs from previously reported totals. The unemployment rate also …
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Builders FirstSource (BFS) and Union Pacific recently announced a partnership for a new rail-served facility in Bennett, Colorado. Located at Rocky Mountain Rail Park, the new facility connects Builders FirstSource with key markets. With Bennett quickly emerging as a hub …
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Hancock Lumber recently hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking event for the company’s 44,000-square-foot Oxford facility and celebrated the official hiring of Brian Mills as the facility’s general manager. Once complete, the Oxford facility will feature advanced automation and the latest technology …
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The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released its annual list of the Top 100 Retailers, compiled by Kantar. The 2026 Top 100 Retailers ranks the industry’s largest companies according to 2025 U.S. retail sales. As the largest retailers continue to expand …
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The number of open positions in the construction sector increased in May, 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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Today, joined by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, Do it Best Group announced the company’s strategic decision to align the headquarters of Do it Best and True Value in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Do it Best Group CEO Dan Starr and Do …
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For over 125 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has been serving the needs of independent home improvement retailers across North America, helping retailers be better and more profitable. NHPA publishes two respected monthly magazines that serve …
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