House-Hasson Hardware Company announced today that CEO Steve Henry will retire, effective Dec. 31, 2025, after more than a decade of service and five years at the helm of the nation’s largest independent regional wholesale hardware distributor. Henry stepped into …
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Central States Inc. opened its newest manufacturing facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony that included company leaders, local and state officials and community members to the 100,000-square-foot facility in Tooele, Utah. “This facility is more than just a building—it’s a …
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The Home Depot announced it has launched its new Project Planning tool, a digital platform designed to streamline how industry professionals plan, manage and execute projects. The Project Planning tool allows professionals to manage every phase of their projects from …
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Lowe’s has agreed to pay $1,089,999.90 to settle a civil law enforcement complaint alleging the company participated in false advertising and unfair competition in California where the company operates 110 stores. The civil complaint filed in San Diego County alleged …
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Great Lakes Ace recently announced it has signed an agreement to open a new store in Perrysburg, Ohio. The new store will feature over 12,000 square feet of retail space. Renovations are set to begin in early 2026, with a …
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Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, up from last year’s $11.6 billion and the previous record of $12.2 set in 2023, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper …
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The number of women working in the construction industry rose to around 1.34 million in 2024, with women representing 11.2% of the construction workforce, according to data released in an Eye on Housing report from the National Association of Home …
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The Federal Reserve reduced interest rates for the first time since December 2024, amid the risk of rising unemployment, and announced more cuts would follow in response to the declining labor market. Interest rates decreased by a quarter of a …
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