Hancock Lumber recently announced the appointment of Tim Bonenfant as general manager of the Saco operations. Bonenfant brings over 23 years of retail management experience to Hancock Lumber, having led teams at Walmart and Home Depot. “I have always known …
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Consumer experience strategies are constantly adapting to the changing retail landscape and can make or break a customer’s loyalty. Qualtrics recently conducted its 2026 Consumer Experience Trends webinar, detailing what customers want when it comes to shopping experiences, data collection, …
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Gold Beach Lumber announced plans to purchase the business assets and real estate of Dazey’s Hubbards in Medford, Oregon. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of the year and marks Gold Beach Lumber’s third acquisition this …
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Shaking up the independent industry and altering the landscape of the channel, it’s been one year since the bankruptcy of True Value and subsequent sale to Do it Best. During the last 12 months, the two companies have made strides …
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Private residential construction spending increased by 0.8% in August, primarily driven by more spending on multifamily construction and home remodeling, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Total residential spending was down 2% year over year as the …
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RX today announced the debut of DIY CON, a first-of-its-kind immersive event celebrating the creativity, confidence and community of modern DIYers. Coming to Dallas Nov. 6-8, 2026, DIY CON will bring together makers, dreamers and doers of all skill levels …
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Existing home sales rose in October to the highest rate in eight months as buyers took advantage of lower mortgage rates, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and an analysis from NAHB’s Eye on Housing. Mortgage rates hovered …
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Lowe’s and Home Depot released Q3 2025 financials this week, both reporting modest net sales growth and progress on several company initiatives. Both companies also hosted earnings calls where execs shared insights into how each is improving various operational areas. …
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