Bliffert Lumber announced the promotion of Lauren Parsons to director of sales. Parsons joined the company in 2022 as a sales manager and has since been instrumental in shaping and executing its sales strategy. “Lauren has shown tremendous drive and …
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Houzz Reports Softer Q2 Expectations for Construction and Design Sectors
Houzz, an online design forum, released its Q2 2025 Renovation Barometer, which tracks residential renovation market expectations, project backlogs and recent activity among businesses in the construction sector. The report found that businesses across the construction sector and the architecture …
Read More »NRF Predicts Record Easter Spending
An annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics reveals consumers plan to spend $23.6 billion on Easter this year, surpassing the $22.4 billion spent in 2024. Around 79% of U.S. consumers plan to celebrate …
Read More »Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies Releases 2025 Housing Report
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies released its Improving America’s Housing 2025 report which found the remodeling market has been supported by the aging of homes and households and record-high property values. “Given the strong foundation and growing needs, residential remodeling …
Read More »Strong U.S. Job Growth Precedes Trade Uncertainty
The U.S. job market added 228,000 jobs in March ahead of President Donald Trump’s imposed tariffs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Employment Situation for March 2025. The number of jobs added last month was up from the …
Read More »R.P. Lumber Expands in Wyoming
R.P. Lumber, an Illinois-based lumber supplier, announced its acquisition of Aldrich Home Center in Powell, Wyoming, with the deal set to close on April 11, 2025. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Aldrich Home Center was originally founded …
Read More »The Pittsburgh Paints Company Unveils New Logo, Tagline
The Pittsburgh Paints Company today unveiled the company’s new logo and tagline, symbolizing the company’s 150-year history of expertise and legacy. The new identity reflects the trust and innovation that customers expect from Pittsburgh Paints Company and combines it with …
Read More »New U.S. Tariffs Expected to Impact Supply Chains and Prices
President Donald Trump announced tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners on April 2. These measures include a universal 10% tariff on all imported goods, effective April 5, 2025, with additional country-specific tariffs commencing April 9, 2025. Notable increases involve …
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