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R.P. Lumber Expands Illinois Footprint

R.P. Lumber Expands

R.P. Lumber, a family-owned, full-service retail home center and building materials supplier, announced its 89th retail location in Quincy, Illinois, which opens in early April.  “We’ve always wanted to have a store in Quincy, and we’re thrilled to finally have …

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NHS Correspondant Shares Show Highlights

The 2025 National Hardware Show is in the rearview, but excitement over the new offerings is still felt through the industry. Kathryn Emery, lifestyle expert and NHS correspondent, sat down with Hardware Retailing after the show and shared her insights …

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Existing-Home Sales Rise in February

Existing home sales rose 4.2% in February according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For both monthly and year-over-year (YoY) sales, two major U.S. regions experienced growth, one region remained stable and two others noted a decline. …

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NHS 2025 Celebrates the Industry, Independents

On the final day of the 2025 National Hardware Show (NHS), attendees left with new product discoveries and new and revitalized partnerships with retailers and vendors.  NHS Awards Kathryn Emery, lifestyle expert and NHS correspondent, and Kevin O’Conner, host of …

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Home Depot Announces Exclusive Primer Deal

Home Depot KILZ

The Home Depot announced it has expanded its long-term partnership with Behr Paint Company to exclusively offer KILZ branded primer products in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Home Depot will become the only home improvement retailer to sell KILZ products. “We’ve heard …

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