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Home Depot plans to cut 800 jobs at its Atlanta headquarters and is mandating a return to its five-day in-person work policy. According to a corporate spokesperson, around 150 of these jobs were based at the headquarters and the rest …

84 Lumber has opened its newest store location in La Mirada, California, in Los Angeles County. The new 26,500-square-foot store will serve as a resource for rebuilding and recovery efforts in the Palisades and surrounding areas affected by wildfires, providing …

Tractor Supply Company released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting an increase in net sales and guidance for the fiscal year 2026. Net sales increased 3.3% to $3.09 billion in Q4 2025 and comparable store sales …

Ganahl Lumber recently announced the company has acquired Pine Tree Lumber in San Diego, California. “We are proud to announce the acquisition of Pine Tree Lumber in Escondido and Fallbrook,” says Ganahl officials via social media. “This expansion allows us …

State-level employment levels remained relatively stable year-over-year at the end of 2025, ranging from a 4.2% decline to a 1.8% gain, according to an analysis by the NAHB Eye on Housing. Construction employment showed greater fluctuations, with declines of up …

Amazon recently announced it will be closing Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical stores to prioritize investing in online grocery delivery and Whole Foods Market expansion. The company plans to expand its Same-Day Delivery service, adding more cities and towns …

Consumer confidence in January fell by 9.7 points to 84.5, down from an upwardly revised 94.2 in December, according to the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index.  The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market …

Spring market season is here, and retailers from across the industry are traveling and gathering to discover the latest products, meet other retailers and glean valuable educational insights from industry professionals. Leaders from the North American Hardware and Paint Association …