Summit Materials, a producer of aggregates and cement, announced the closure of its agreement to be acquired by Quickrete Holdings for around $11.5 billion, including debt. The acquisition was unanimously approved by both Summit and Quikrete’s board of directors. “We …
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Nominate an NHS How Women Rise Award Winner
The National Hardware Show is proud to introduce the How Women Rise in Hardware event, presented in partnership with Build Women, which will take place on March 18 on the NHS Main Stage. This new NHS Conference experience is dedicated …
Read More »3 Reasons to Start Training Now
If you’ve yet to create an organized training program, don’t wait a minute longer to start. Being successful at retail requires careful attention to operational best practices, such as merchandising, inventory and marketing. Retailers neglect training at their peril. Your …
Read More »Import Cargo Levels Expected to Remain High Due to Rising Tariffs
Imports at major ports in the U.S. are projected to remain high as cargo continues to come in at retailer demand ahead of growing tariffs on China and other countries, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates …
Read More »Honeywell Announces Separation Into Three Distinct Companies
Honeywell recently announced its intention to pursue a full separation of Automation and Aerospace Technologies following the completion of the company’s comprehensive business portfolio evaluation. Slated to be completed in the second half of 2026, the separation, paired with the …
Read More »Construction Job Openings Fall to Lowest Level Since 2017
The labor market for construction sector jobs remained lower than last year at the end of 2024, following a slow period associated with declines in some areas of the residential construction industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job …
Read More »Houzz State of the Industry Report Predicts Positive Outlook for 2025
Houzz Inc. recently released its 2025 U.S. Houzz State of the Industry Report, detailing an outlook for 2025 performance in the residential construction and design businesses industries and a review of 2024 performance. The study reports more than 3 out …
Read More »Reflections on NHPA’s History: Megan Menzer
As it celebrates 125 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) contacted past board members to get their reflections on their time at the association. Megan Menzer, owner of Newton’s True Value in Cherryvale, Kansas, was a member of …
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