Mortgage rates increased slightly in April, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage landing at 6.73%, according to Freddie Mac. An analysis from the National Association of Home Builders notes the rising rates followed a sell-off in U.S. Treasury securities, driven …
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Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be the leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 421 of the 1,075 construction fatalities recorded in 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) …
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The Home Depot footprint continues to expand across North America, with more than 20 new locations opening in the U.S. since 2023. The company recently outlined its newest store locations across multiple states throughout the rest of the year. Spring …
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Tractor Supply Company released its Q1 2025 financials, showing a 0.9% decrease in comparable store sales compared to an increase of 1.1% in Q1 2024. Net sales for Q1 2025 increased 2.1% to $3.47 billion from $3.39 billion in Q1 …
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James Hardie Building Products Inc., a subsidiary of James Hardie Industries, and Hover, a 3D property technology company, announced the launch of the AI design tool, Hardie™ Designer. With this technology, independent retailers who sell James Hardie products can help …
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The National Retail Federation’s Top 50 Global Retailers list includes the 50 most impactful international retailers based on their operations at the start of 2024. The Home Depot ranked in the 10th spot, with total revenues at the start of …
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Tractor Supply Company recently broke ground on a new distribution center in Nampa, Idaho. The new 865,000-square-foot facility will be the 11th distribution center in the Tractor Supply network. Colin Yankee, Tractor Supply chief supply chain officer, joined state and …
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Houzz Inc. released the 2025 U.S. Houzz & Home Study, a report surveying over 22,000 U.S. homeowners about remodeling, building and decorating activity. The study found 54% of homeowners renovated their homes in 2024 at a median spend of $20,000. Overall …
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