Housing production rebounded in March as builders increased production despite ongoing economic challenges, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Overall housing starts increased 10.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.5 million units, according …
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Sherwin-Williams and PPG Report Financial Growth in Q1 2026
PPG and Sherwin-Williams released financial results for the first quarter of 2026 with both reporting strong growth despite economic and global pressures impacting in the first three months of the year. Sherwin-Williams The Sherwin-Williams Company reported a 6.8% consolidated net …
Read More »spoga+gafa Highlights European Design at 2026 Show
spoga+gafa is set to highlight European design and manufacturers in the outdoor decoration area of the 2026 show. From June 22-24, 2026, the show will bring players of the garden industry together in Cologne, Germany, including many members of the European …
Read More »Rival Holdings Announces Key Leadership Role Appointments
Rival Holdings, an Indiana-based investment and holding company, has announced the addition of Eric Johnson as production manager at Rival Lab and Josh Arnold as assistant controller at Rival Commercial. In his role as production manager, Johnson will lead manufacturing …
Read More »Ace Hardware Introduces Hey ARMA AI Assistant to Strengthen In-Store Service
Ace Hardware has launched Hey ARMA, an AI-powered assistant designed to support its associates with real-time information and guidance in stores nationwide. Operated through a handheld device, Hey ARMA provides associates with quick access to product knowledge, project advice and …
Read More »Do it Best Group Wins IMPRESS Event of the Year Award
Do it Best Group announced it has been recognized with the Event of the Year award at the IMPRESS Awards, presented by the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Indiana Chapter. The award was presented on April 23, 2026, at the FORUM …
Read More »Costello’s Ace Hardware Announces Multi-State Expansion
Costello’s Ace Hardware announced the opening of a flagship location in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, and the addition of a new store currently under construction in Abington, Pennsylvania. “We’ve always grown through a mix of acquisitions and new stores,” says Mike …
Read More »New House-Hasson CEO Sets Goals, Looks to Build on 120-Year Legacy
Bringing a wealth of experience in the home improvement sphere, Jeff Land has taken over as the chief executive officer of House-Hasson Hardware Company. Land joins House-Hasson from Northern Tool & Equipment, where he served as senior vice president of …
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