Wausau Supply Co. announced it is expanding its manufacturing capabilities with a new 260,000-square-foot facility in West Branch, Michigan. The project represents a capital investment of at least $41 million and will add production capacity to meet growing demand from …
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Walmart Unveils Express Pickup Option as Holiday Season Approaches
As the holiday season quickly approaches, Walmart is arming its customers with a variety of ways to purchase holiday essentials, including a new Express Pickup option, allowing customers to quickly pick up curbside orders. Customers can place an order in …
Read More »September Retail Sales Mark 12th Month of Steady Growth
Retail sales rose for the 12th straight month in September even as gas prices put pressure on shoppers’ budgets, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales rose again last month as consumers …
Read More »Remodeling Sentiment Shows Stability and Modest Growth in Q3 2026
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released the NAHB Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting a reading of 62—up one point compared to the previous quarter. The RMI survey asks remodelers to rate five components of …
Read More »Ace Hardware Earns High Ranking on Franchise Times Top 400 List
Ace Hardware announced it has ranked sixth on the Franchise Times Top 400 list, an annual ranking that evaluates the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales. Ace remains the highest-ranked hardware brand on the list. Ace Hardware’s strong …
Read More »ABC Supply Announces New Chief Information Officer
ABC Supply announced that chief information officer Tony Vaden will retire effective Jan. 1, 2027, after 13 years of leadership with the company. Larry Sullivan, currently IT vice president of software, data and digital transformation at the company, will succeed …
Read More »Central States Announces Board Leadership Changes
Central States recently announced that Jim Sliker, former CEO and chairman, has retired as a member of the board of directors, and the board has elected Christopher Harrison, the company’s lead independent director, to serve as chairman of the board, …
Read More »Minwax Names 2027 Color of the Year
Minwax announced Pickled Oak (MW260), a light, soft neutral with gentle warm undertones, as its 2027 Color of the Year. Pickled Oak creates a subtle wash that allows wood’s natural grain to show through. Reflecting growing interest in understated wood …
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