As mortgage rates are on the decline, builder sentiment rose this month even as builders continue to grapple with rising costs, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In the newly-built single-family homes category, builder confidence is 41, …
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Multiple companies that have significant stakes in the independent home improvement industry made the Time magazine World’s Best Companies of 2024 list, being named alongside some of the largest, most influential companies across the globe. The list is a comprehensive …
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At its recent Fall Buying Market Sept. 12-14 in Overland Park, Kansas, Blish-Mize provided its customers and vendors with the “best of both worlds” by offering enhanced ordering technology to streamline purchasing logistics and a one-of-a-kind, personalized in-person experience. The …
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Retail sales increased again in August as consumer demand and easing inflation overcame slower job growth, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales data shows that consumers continued to spend on household priorities …
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With a focus on what’s next and best practices, the True Value 2024 Fall Reunion in Orlando brought together retailers from across the U.S. and around the world for several days of product discovery, education and networking. “The True Value …
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As another outlet for promoting growth and the success of the True Value brand, the company has started the process of owning and operating retail stores. True Value purchased its first store in Palatine, Illinois, in March 2024. Eric Lane, …
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True Joy has been named AkzoNobel’s 2025 Color of the Year. True Joy is a sunny yellow shade supported by three complementary color palettes. “In this rapidly changing world, it’s easy to feel uncertain about our next steps,” says Heleen …
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LL Flooring Holdings announced, as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 process, the company has signed an agreement with F9 Investments for a going-concern sale of business. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, F9 Investments will acquire all 219 …
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