Existing-home sales surged in March to the highest annual rate since September 2013, with the midwest snagging the largest gains, according to Realtor Magazine. The rest of the U.S. also experienced growth in existing-home sales. “The combination of low interest rates …
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The countdown has begun for those planning to attend the National Hardware Show® and NRHA All-Industry Conference. You’ve packed your bags and are ready to head to Las Vegas, but have you created a game plan for the week? Your …
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Building Material Holding Company is buying the assets and operations of VNS Corporation, one of the largest building material and service providers in the southeast. BMC, which is headquartered in Atlanta, is a leading provider of building materials and construction …
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There’s a new color ready to jump from the movie theater screen onto products available for purchase. It’s called Minion Yellow. The Pantone Color Institute® recently released Minion Yellow, which is the first new color coming from the company in three years. Pantone is known …
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Tractor Supply Co. experienced year-over-year increases in sales and income for its first quarter of 2015. Net sales were $1.33 billion, an increase of nearly 13 percent over first-quarter 2014. The company’s net income grew by approximately 19 percent, reaching …
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In locations as diverse as Lambeau Field in Wisconsin and Texas A&M, NFL and collegiate tailgating has burgeoned in popularity. For the past years, $20 billion was a figure a majority of industry observers, such as the Tailgating Industry Association, …
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The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is pleased to announce that Do it Best Corp., headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, will be sponsoring two scholarships to help Do it Best member-owners participate in NRHA’s Retail Management Certification Program. The …
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Amazon doesn’t just sell products anymore. The online marketplace has branched out and now sells services, including electrical and plumbing work, home repairs and gutter cleaning. “Amazon Home Services features handpicked pros offering upfront pricing on pre-packaged services with helpful reviews from customers that …
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