California, Texas and Florida continue to account for the largest shares of remodeling activity nationwide, according to first quarter results from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) State Projections of Remodeling (SPR). The SPR offers a quarterly state-by-state analysis …
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Home Central recently announced it has acquired Corning Building Company, renaming the company to Corning’s Home Central. “We are deeply honored to welcome the Corning Building Company into the Home Central family,” says Ben Whittemore & Aaron Gowan, Owners of …
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Builders FirstSource recently announced it has acquired Innovative Construction Group (ICG) from PulteGroup, Inc. ICG, an off-site single- and multifamily wood-framed construction provider, has plants in Green Cove Springs, Florida, and Florence, South Carolina. “The addition of ICG to …
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Retail sales rose in July for the 10th consecutive month, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales maintained their steady upward momentum in July as consumers kept shopping despite ups and downs in …
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Hampton Lumber announced the appointment of Chris Walton as chief executive officer. Walton succeeds Steve Zika, who has served as interim CEO since December 2025. Over the past thirty years, Walton has held leadership positions at the company across multiple …
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Tractor Supply Company announced a major expansion of its pet section to include more than 200 new dog and cat products in all stores nationwide. The new assortment delivers premium food, treats, toys, meal enhancements and other everyday essentials. “Pets …
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Bliffert Lumber and East Side Lumber completed their merger effective Aug. 1, bringing together two strong independent lumber companies with a shared commitment to exceptional customer service, trusted relationships and the communities they serve. East Side Lumber has been employee-owned …
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Do it Best Group chief information officer Ken Widner was recently named one of the Top 10 CIOs for 2026 by Retail Tech Insights, recognizing his leadership in advancing the technology, digital capabilities and data intelligence that support independent home …
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