The Home Improvement Research Institute’s American Housing Survey analyzes the frequency, types and average spend of home improvement projects among U.S. homeowners and the relationship between home improvement activities and housing market conditions. See these fast facts from the study: …
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Do it Best Group Appoints Director of HR Operations
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 …
Read More »ABC Supply Expands in Mississippi
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 …
Read More »July Sees Decline in New Home Sales
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, …
Read More »Home Depot Foundation Invests in Skilled Trades Training, Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of America
The Home Depot Foundation recently announced a $10 million investment in expanding access to skilled trades training and education, including a new $1 million partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BCGA). The partnership is designed to introduce more …
Read More »Walmart Net Sales, Comp Sales Increase in 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 …
Read More »Sherwin-Williams Announces Q2 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 …
Read More »Q2 2025 Big Box Retailer Roundup
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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