Decks & Docks Company, a specialty distributor of composite decking, recently announced it has acquired J&W Lumber, an outdoor building materials company based in Southern California. Following the acquisition, J&W owner Clyde Jennings will continue leading the company. “My dad, …
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Single-Family Construction Declines Nationwide in Q1 2026, Multifamily Remains Resilient
Single-family home construction declined across all geographic regions in the first quarter of 2026 while multifamily construction grew in most areas, according to the NAHB’s Home Building Geography Index (HBGI), as economic uncertainty, high material costs and elevated interest rates …
Read More »Tractor Supply Expands Power Tool, Electrical Categories
Tractor Supply Company (TSC) announced a major, storewide expansion across its truck, tool and hardware categories, adding more than 30 SKIL tools and accessories to stores. The initial lineup includes a flip drill, circular saw, impact driver and stapler. An …
Read More »Home Depot Subsidiaries Ink Acquisition Deals
The Home Depot continues to expand its presence in professional building materials distribution through SRS Distribution, which it acquired in 2024, using acquisitions to add regional operators and expand coverage. SRS Distribution announced it has acquired the commercial roofing division …
Read More »FastQuery AI Names New CEO to Lead AI-Native Transformation for Independent Retailers
FastQuery AI, an AI-native operating platform for the home improvement and hardware industry, announced the appointment of Joe Bullock as chief executive officer. Bullock, who previously served as the company’s head of customer success, takes the helm during a period …
Read More »Tractor Supply Company Acquires VIP Petcare Veterinary Services
Tractor Supply Company announced it has acquired the veterinary services business VIP Petcare, operating as VIP Petcare and PetVet, from PetIQ. VIP Petcare is the largest provider of mobile veterinary care in the U.S., operating community clinics in approximately 2,700 …
Read More »Bliffert Lumber Names New CEO, Announces Leadership Transition
Bliffert Lumber announced a leadership transition, marking a new chapter in its 120-year history, naming Josh Brown CEO and president and appointing Jay Walsh as COO. Longtime leader Eli Bliffert will transition from his role as CEO and president to …
Read More »The Demographics Driving Today’s Renovation Market
More homeowners are choosing to remodel their homes instead of purchasing new ones as elevated mortgage rates and limited housing inventory continue to impact the U.S. housing market. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in 2024, an …
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