Industry News

Women accounted for 11.3% of the construction workforce in 2025, a 20-year high, according to data from the Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey (CPS). The number of women employed in the industry rose to around 1.37 million, an increase of …

Nation’s Best has announced the retirement of regional vice president Greg Smith, marking the conclusion of a 50-year career in the building materials and home improvement industry. Smith currently serves as regional vice president of Nation’s Best’s South Central region, …

RONA inc. recently announced the appointment of Alain Ménard as president and chief executive officer, succeeding J.P. Towner, who will serve on RONA’s board of directors. These changes will take effect on Oct. 1, 2026. J.P. and Alain will continue …

Higher mortgage rates, worsening labor shortages and rising material costs are weighing on builder sentiment. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points to 32 in September, according to the most recent National Association of …

Do it Best Group has opened a 3,000-square-foot Retail Innovation Lab in Dallas where Do it Best and True Value members will be able to test retail technology in a mock store, receive training and work with the company’s technology …

Woodstream is changing how it distributes its portfolio of pest control, animal control and wild bird products, ending its relationships with Do it Best Group and Orgill as the two wholesalers prepare replacement assortments for independent retailers. Orgill confirmed to …

Rural King recently announced the opening of its newest Georgia store location in Brunswick, marking the company’s fifth location in the state. Grand opening festivities will take place Friday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 20. New customers who enroll in …

Target Corporation recently announced Mark Weinstein has joined the company as chief marketing and guest experience officer, effective immediately. Weinstein reports directly to Michael Fiddelke, Target’s chief executive officer, and will play a critical role in the company’s growth strategy, …