Ahoy, it’s time to party! On Tuesday, July 28, the Independents Celebration will kick off the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference with food, fun and a little yacht rock funk. Don your best nautical wear because this party is getting …
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Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Independents Awards Gala, taking place at the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference. On the second day of the conference, July 29, the Independents Awards Gala will recognize outstanding retailers in the industry …
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Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS) announced its acquisition of Central Materials, a stucco, stone, EIFS and masonry distributor that operates two locations in South Texas’s Rio Grande Valley. “We are excited to welcome Central Materials and its highly respected, customer …
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Data from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) shows a notable shift in the current housing market: while fewer Americans are taking on home improvement projects, those who do are spending significantly more. According to HIRI’s recent Q1 2026 Homeowner …
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Registration is now open for the 2026 Do it Best and True Value Fall Market, taking place Sept. 25–28 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company’s largest and most important buying event of the year will bring …
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Wynn Companies recently announced it has added CPA Paul Martinson as chief financial officer to oversee the company’s continued growth in Southwest Florida. Wynn Companies includes three primary enterprises: Sunshine Ace Hardware, Wynn Properties and Wynn’s Market. Prior to joining …
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RONA inc. announced it was recently recognized for the first time as one of the Best Workplaces in the Retail and Hospitality category by Great Place to Work Canada. This distinction celebrates organizations that have created cultures in which every …
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As Lowe’s Creator Network hits its one-year milestone, the company announced the next evolution of the network, Lowe’s Creator: Into the Blue, allowing creators to pitch product ideas to Lowe’s for potential retail distribution. With the support of Lowe’s product …
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