Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) and North American Tool Suppliers (NATS) recently joined forces to host a combined event at the 2026 Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) in Atlanta. The event melded the NATS Spring Meeting with the receptions, networking and scheduled …
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Southeast Building Supply Interests (SBSI) announced it has acquired Builders Supply Company (Builders Supply), further expanding SBSI’s footprint in Tennessee. This acquisition adds three Builders Supply locations to SBSI’s growing network, bringing the company’s total footprint to 14 locations throughout …
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Inflation in April increased to the highest level in nearly three years, according to the latest Consumer Price Index released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The increase was largely driven by higher energy prices caused by the war …
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Existing home sales edged up in April after reaching a nine-month low in March, but sales remained at historically low levels, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. Elevated mortgage rates and inflation driven by the …
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rK MILES recently announced it has acquired Varney & Smith Lumber Company, a lumberyard and building materials supplier located in Lisbon, N.H. “This is a good fit for both companies,” says Joe Miles, CEO of rk MILES. “Varney & Smith …
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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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