Bliffert Lumber recently announced the opening of its newest location in Platteville, Wisconsin, expanding the company’s footprint into southwestern Wisconsin and its ability to serve professional contractors, builders, remodelers and homeowners throughout the region, including northwestern Illinois and eastern Iowa. …
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Elevated borrowing costs, rising inflation and broad economic uncertainty continue to curb buyer demand and hold back new home sales, according to a recent analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built single-family homes declined …
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Builders FirstSource, Inc. and Digs, a leading AI platform for homebuilders and homeowners, recently announced a strategic partnership to deliver AI-powered workflows and digital infrastructure for professional builders and homeowners. Under the partnership, Builders FirstSource is the lead on Digs’ …
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Dutch Boy Paints recently announced Deep Rooted (311-7DB) as its 2027 Color of the Year. Inspired by the warmth of nature, Deep Rooted brings grounded optimism and comfort to a room, helping create a space that feels personal and effortlessly …
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QXO, Inc. has announced the appointment of Ken West as president and chief operating officer, effective Sept. 1, 2026. West will report to chief executive officer Brad Jacobs and be responsible for QXO’s day-to-day operations. West brings an extensive track …
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Walmart announced it will begin adding Tap to Pay to payment options at select Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations, with plans to roll it out to all U.S. stores and clubs by the end of 2026 and to fuel …
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Housing affordability declined in the second quarter of 2026 as higher mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty weighed on the market. According to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing …
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Second-quarter results from the home improvement industry’s big-box retailers offered independent dealers a mixed but revealing picture of the market: Customers are still spending, but they remain selective about where—and how much. Home Depot and Lowe’s both reported positive comparable …
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