Informed by customer feedback and a sharp focus on today’s retail challenges, the National Hardware Show is undergoing the most significant evolution in its 80-plus year history. In 2026, it will debut NHS Concept to Commerce—a completely reimagined event built to streamline every …
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Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point in November to 38, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). “While lower mortgage rates are a positive development for …
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The Home Depot announced the launch of Blueprint Takeoffs, a new AI-powered tool designed to provide professional renovators, remodelers and builders with faster, more accurate and cost-effective material lists and estimates, also known as takeoffs, for single-family project blueprints. With …
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The Home Depot recently released its Q3 2025 financial results, reporting a $1.1 billion increase in net sales from Q3 2024, reaching $41.4 billion in net sales. Total sales include approximately $900 million from the recent acquisition of GMS Inc. …
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Target recently announced the launch of new AI holiday shopping tools, creating a more personalized shopping experience for customers this holiday season. The company launched its AI-powered Target Gift Finder, helping customers find gifts for people on their shopping list; …
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Kabelin Ace Hardware recently announced it has joined Houchens Food Group, one of the largest 100% employee-owned companies in the country. “We’re thrilled to join Houchens and become part of an employee-owned company that shares our values,” says Mackenzie Kabelin …
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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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