Orgill has hired Scott Wakeman as its new executive vice president, chief marketing officer. In this role, Wakeman will spearhead marketing, branding and communication efforts and guide and support similar retail service programs for Orgill’s customer base. Wakeman joined Orgill …
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In the independent home improvement channel, technology not only allows retailers to increase productivity and do operational tasks quicker and more efficiently, technology is also a way independents can differentiate themselves from their competitors and compete with the big-box retailers. …
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Southern Garden Centers (SGC) recently announced that Hutto’s Home and Garden Center in Jackson, Mississippi, has joined the Southern Garden Centers family of independent garden centers as its founding location. Hutto’s will continue to operate under the Hutto’s name at …
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By Scott Wright, NHPA President and Publisher Welcome to the first edition of the NHPA Daily News. This digital news medium marks the culmination of several events that have transpired over the past two years, including the launch of the …
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The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace in the third quarter of 2026, supported by stronger consumer spending, robust business investment and increased government spending, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. However, residential investment …
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Ace Retail Group announced today that it will open a new Westlake Ace Hardware in Fenton, Missouri, a suburban community of 28,000 area residents in the greater St. Louis area. Ace Retail Group currently owns and operates six Westlake Ace Hardware …
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Boise Cascade Company recently announced it will serve as the transportation partner for one of America’s most beloved holiday traditions, the 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Known as the “People’s Tree,” this year’s tree comes from Idaho’s Nez Perce-Clearwater National …
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The Federal Open Market Committee announced it has decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.75% to 4%, in support of the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate. The Committee is continuing its policy of maintaining ample …
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