James (Jim) Edward Weyrens Sr., former president and CEO of Our Own Hardware, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 9, 2026. Jim’s career began with Montgomery Ward and then Target as the sporting goods buyer. He later joined wholesaler …
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Celebrating its 60th year in 2026, the Retailers’ Choice Awards honors the best, most creative and most innovative products of the year. Sponsored by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), the Retailers’ Choice Awards program has been a …
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According to the 2026 U.S. Houzz and Home Study from Houzz, Gen Z homeowners now account for 0.5% of renovators and are significantly more likely to renovate following a recent home purchase (63%) compared with Millennials (31%), Gen X (19%) …
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SRS Distribution Inc., a subsidiary of The Home Depot, announced it has completed the acquisition of Mingledorff’s, LLC, a wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment. The agreement was previously announced on March 24, 2026. “The addition of Mingledorff’s represents another key …
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A number of independent home improvement retailers who sell Roundup products have been sent letters from the settlement administrator in the past few weeks, asking for assistance in sharing information with customers who may potentially be impacted by the Roundup …
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SouthernCarlson announced it has acquired W Construction Supply, marking SoutherCarlson’s second add-on acquisition in three months since partnering with Truelink Capital. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “We’re thrilled to welcome W Construction Supply to SouthernCarlson,” says Andrei Militaru, …
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Job growth persisted in April despite elevated interest rates and rising geopolitical uncertainty related to the Iran conflict, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3% in April and wage growth accelerated, with …
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The Aubuchon Company, announced it has entered into an agreement with Renae Estes and Caitlin Sartain, pursuant to which Aubuchon will acquire the assets and operations of eight F.L. Davis Ace locations in Arkansas. All stores will remain branded as …
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