Many key industry players have already applied to exhibit at EISENWARENMESSE 2026, the leading international hardware fair for the industry. Both international and German companies have applied early, with over 87% reported as international vendors. “The result following the early …
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Do it Best Foundation Hosts Record-Breaking Golf Tournament
The Do it Best Foundation hosted its fifth annual Fore the Cause golf tournament, raising a record-breaking $1.36 million to support nonprofits nationwide and surpassing its goal of $1.25 million. In addition to breaking its fundraising goal, Do it Best …
Read More »Existing-Home Sales See Modest Rise in May
Existing-home sales increased in May, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Existing-Home Sales Report. Sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest and South, and decreased in the West. According to the report, total existing-home sales increased 0.8% month-over-month to a …
Read More »Fed Keeps Rates Steady as Economy Slows
The Federal Reserve kept its rates unchanged as it waits for information on how tariffs and other economic disruptions will affect the economy. The Fed still expects to cut rates twice this year, as growth slows and unemployment increases. In …
Read More »Tractor Supply Donates to Company Military Support Program
Tractor Supply Company and the Tractor Supply Company Foundation announced they are donating an additional $1 million in total to charity organizations committed to supporting U.S. military service members, veterans and first responders. The donation is part of Tractor Supply’s …
Read More »HIRI Fast Facts: Consumer Spending
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Market Report is a monthly benchmark for how the industry is faring. See four fast facts from the study: Consumer Spending Drives the Market The home improvement market …
Read More »Overall Housing Starts Down in May
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, overall housing starts in May decreased 9.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.26 million units. Single-family starts increased 0.4% to a 924,000 seasonally …
Read More »spoga+gafa to Bring New Stages and Features to the 2025 Show
spoga+gafa, the premier international garden and barbecue trade fair, taking place from June 24- 26, 2025, in Cologne, Germany, will feature an extensive product show, a diversified event program with new stages and special events. The lecture program of spofa+gafa …
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