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Do it Best Group Appoints Director of HR Operations

do it best director of hr

Do it Best Group recently announced the appointment of Morgan Lewis to director of human resources operations and shared services. Lewis brings experience in building effective HR programs and leadership in the manufacturing sector. In her new role, she will …

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ABC Supply Expands in Mississippi

ABC supply acquisition

ABC Supply Co. Inc. announced it has acquired Exterior Home Products, LLC. in Columbus, Mississippi. This acquisition marks ABC Supply’s fourth location in Mississippi. “We’re thrilled to welcome Exterior Home Products to the ABC Supply family,” says Scott Toumbleston, Southeast …

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July Sees Decline in New Home Sales

mortgage rate decline

Potential homebuyers continue to be deterred by high mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Newly built single-family home sales dropped 0.6% in July, falling to 652,000 annually, …

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Walmart Net Sales, Comp Sales Increase in Q2

Walmart Q2

Walmart released its Q2 fiscal year 2026 financial results, posting new sales of $120.9 billion, a 4.8% increase year over year. Comparable sales for the second quarter were $5.5 billion, a 0.4% increase year over year. Walmart attributes the increase …

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Sherwin-Williams Announces Q2 2025 Financials

Sherwin-Williams Q3 2025 financials

Sherwin-Williams shared its Q2 2025 financial results, showing total net sales of $6.31 billion, a 0.7% increase year over year. The company attributes the increase to higher sales in its paint store group (PSG), to selling price increases. Sherwin-Williams also …

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Q2 2025 Big Box Retailer Roundup

Big Box Financials

As many big box retailers release their Q2 2025 financial results, Hardware Retailing has compiled their financial reports so you can better gauge your business against the competition. Lowe’s Presents Q2 2025 Financials, Announces Distributor Acquisiton Home Depot Reports Q2 2025 …

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Steel Tariffs Expanded

furniture tariff decrease

The U.S. Commerce Department announced it is raising steel and aluminum tariffs on over 400 products, including appliances, heavy equipment, marine engines, furniture and more. The department says more categories are being added to the list of steel and aluminum …

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