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NAHB chairman Buddy Hughes recently testified at a congressional panel hearing focused on housing affordability, urging policymakers to eliminate excessive regulations that are preventing builders from increasing the housing supply.  Hughes said to ease housing constraints for homebuyers and renters, …

Retailers shopped deals, networked with other attendees and made valuable connections at the House-Hasson Spring Dealer Market in Nashville, Tennessee, despite the shortened two-day winter weather timeline. Originally scheduled from Jan. 22-24, 2026, the House-Hasson team made the decision to …

In August, Ace Hardware marked one year since it unveiled its experiential store format, ELEVATE³ Ace, which reimagines the traditional hardware store by creating immersive brand experiences in four key areas: paint, power, backyard and barbecue and home preservation. Since …

Amazon released portable Just Walk Out lanes to bring checkout-free shopping to pop-up venues. The lanes can be deployed in hours instead of weeks, making them ideal for pop-up shops and events. Motorized gates open automatically while screens display purchases …

Bank of America Institute research released last week found that overall, consumers were price conscious last year. When making discretionary purchases, they favored smaller-ticket items rather than more expensive goods and services. An expected increase in tax refunds in 2026 …

Home Hardware Stores Limited has named Dale MacPherson as the recipient of the 2025 Supply Build Canada Industry Achievement Award, recognizing his more than 52 years of leadership and service to Home Hardware and Canada’s home improvement industry. The Supply …

Last week during the National Retail Federation’s NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show, over 1,000 vendors and service providers gave attendees a look at the future of retail, sharing innovative products and game-changing processes and procedures. A number of exhibitors also …

Hancock Lumber recently added Rebecca McCrohan to the team as general manager of the Damariscotta location. McCrohan brings over 15 years of retail management experience, most recently at The Home Depot, where she led large teams and highly dynamic operations. …