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Fueled by strong single- and multifamily growth, nationwide housing starts rose 15.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.093 million units in July, the highest level since November 2013, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Department …

Home-price growth continued to moderate in many metropolitan areas in the second quarter and national year-over-year price appreciation is now at its slowest pace since 2012, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors®. The median …

The push is on in Canada for a single smartphone app that controls your home appliances, from the lights in your bedroom to the security system guarding your front door. At a “Smart Open House” on Tuesday, Home Depot representatives …

Employee longevity is a rarity these days, but at Blish-Mize, the company is celebrating just that. Lynn Banks, Gerald Banks, and Galen Banks have each worked in the Blish-Mize distribution center in Atchison, Kan., for more than 40 years. The …

Orgill, Inc. just wrapped up its Fall Dealer Market which ran from Aug. 14-16 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. The event spanned 865,000 square feet—making it the largest show floor in Orgill’s history. In addition to its typical market-only …

Change is inevitable and while for retailers, change can be exciting, nailing the basics like search engine optimization and e-mail marketing can be overwhelming. But Shop.org’s recent The State of Retailing Online 2014 Report shows why its more important that …

Carr’s Hardware and owner Darlene Scott have been honor with the Marysville Historical Society’s first-ever certificate of recognition. According to local newspaper the Marysville Goble, Marysville’s Historical Society President Ken Cage moved to town in 1965, the same year that …

With a strong focus on growing the retail business for its iconic Toter® brand, Wastequip® recently added a new position at its corporate headquarters. Andrew Bardsley has joined the Toter team as its first Vice President of the newly formed …