West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. recently announced it will permanently close its Augusta, Georgia, and 100 Mile House, British Columbia, lumber mills by the end of 2025 following an orderly wind-down. The decision is in response to timber supply challenges …
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84 Lumber recently hosted the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree on Veterans Day at its Lenexa, Kansas, location. The tree is making its way across the country, from Nevada to Washington D.C. 84 Lumber has served as the presenting sponsor …
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Walmart Inc. recently announced its board of directors has elected John Furner to succeed Doug McMillon as president and chief executive officer of the company, effective Feb. 1, 2026. “Serving as Walmart’s CEO has been a great honor and I’m …
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In a market currently dominated by tariff concerns, rising prices and economic shifts, consumers in the home improvement industry have shifted their purchasing priorities, according to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s analysis of OpenBrand’s consumer tracking survey. More consumers are …
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The U.S. government is set to reopen after the 43-day shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill after the House passed the measure on a vote of 222-209. The shutdown caused financial stress …
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RONA inc. recently announced a new partnership with DoorDash, making the company the first home improvement and construction retailer on DoorDash in Canada. “This partnership builds upon our desire to better meet customers’ expectations in terms of speed, as well …
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Ace Hardware Corporation reported third quarter 2025 revenues of $2.5 billion, an increase of $130.3 million, or 5.5%, from the third quarter of 2024. Increases were seen across most departments with outdoor power equipment, grilling, fertilizers, power tools and impulse …
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Remodeling has taken over a significant portion of the residential construction market, with most U.S. households unable to afford new construction. The number of remodeling establishments has nearly doubled in the last 25 years and remodelers now represent over half …
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