The first of its kind, Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) announced it is officially opening its Retool & Supply hardware store on Wednesday, August 26th. In partnership with official sponsor and community partner Ingles Markets, this specialty retail …
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Back-to-school shoppers are still completing their purchases for 2026, with the help of AI-powered shopping tools, discounts, promotions and secondhand products to stretch their budgets, according to new data from the National Retail Federation. As of early August, shoppers had …
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Residential building material prices, excluding energy, rose 0.4% in July and were up 5% from a year ago. The year-over-year percentage increase in building materials was the highest since December 2022, according to an analysis from the NAHB. Energy prices …
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Riverhead Building Supply, a family-owned lumber and building materials dealer, recently announced it will acquire certain assets of Contractor Express. This acquisition will significantly strengthen Riverhead Building Supply’s ability to serve customers and communities throughout the South Shore of Nassau …
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Target Corporation has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting net sales of $26.5 billion in Q2, up 5.3% from the second quarter of 2025. The quarter’s net sales reflected a 5.0% increase in merchandise sales …
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Taking place March 9-10, 2027, in Las Vegas, the Hardlines Supplier Event is where the hardlines industry—including tools, hardware, home improvement, lawn and garden, outdoor living, storage, plumbing, electrical, sporting and recreational goods, housewares, automotive and more—will gather for the …
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The Home Depot has announced the nationwide rollout of its Express Delivery program, bringing rapid fulfillment to customers for a small flat fee in U.S. markets, without the need for a subscription or membership. Customers can get essential items in …
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Technology company Rundoo recently announced it has raised $30 million in Series B financing led by Battery Ventures, with participation from existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners and CRV, bringing the company’s total funding to $48 million. Rundoo provides an AI-first …
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