California Paints has announced its 2027 Color of the Year: Quiet Peace, a deep, moody blue that evokes tranquility and calm at a time when homeowners and consumers are seeking it out more than ever before. Quiet Peace is a …
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Do it Best Group and Trex Company have announced a strategic relationship aimed at strengthening the outdoor living category for Do it Best members and True Value retailers nationwide. The agreement gives retailers access to Trex products through the co-op’s …
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PPG recently announced that Alex Lopez, currently PPG director, investor relations, has been appointed PPG vice president, investor relations and operational finance, effective Oct. 1. Lopez will continue to report to Jamie Beggs, PPG senior vice president and chief financial …
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The 2026 Ace Fall Convention commenced this morning with the opening General Session featuring remarks from Ace Hardware president and CEO John Venhuizen, SVP and chief retail strategy officer Andy Enright and SVP of merchandising Brian Wiborg. Venhuizen posed a …
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Consumer spending on Halloween is expected to reach $13.5 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure maintains the strong spending level of last year’s record $13.1 billion …
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State labor markets showed mixed results in August, with nonfarm payroll employment increasing in a majority of states. Construction employment also posted a net gain nationally, although employment trends varied across states. The unemployment rate also remained relatively low in …
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ECMD, Inc. announced it has opened a new 135,000-square-foot distribution center in Ocala, Florida. The new facility represents ECMD’s 16th distribution center. “Ocala is a strategic location that allows us to better serve our customers throughout Florida while creating a …
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Wood framing continues to dominate the U.S. single-family home construction market, according to an NAHB analysis of 2025 Census Bureau data. In 2025, wood framing accounted for 94% of all completed single-family homes, maintaining its position as the leading construction …
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