Mead Lumber announced it has completed renaming of its four Knecht Home Center locations in Wyoming and South Dakota. The transition brings the Gillette, Sheridan, Spearfish and Rapid City under the Mead Lumber name. Each location marked the change with …
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Construction Labor Force Ages, Gen Z Filling the Gap
The median age of the construction labor force is 42, a year older than a typical worker in the national labor force, according to an analysis of the most recent 2023 American Community Survey from the National Association of Home …
Read More »Walmart Canada Opens First Ambient Distribution Center
Walmart Canada recently opened its newest distribution center in Vaughan, Ontario, the company’s most advanced distribution center in the country. The 550,000-square-foot facility is the retailer’s first ambient distribution center (ADC) in Canada and uses various forms of automation, robotics …
Read More »Senate Passes Legislation to Improve Forest Health and Housing Supply
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry recently passed the Fix Our Forests Act, legislation that will contribute to better forest management practices and strengthen the nation’s housing supply chain. The Fix Our Forests Act will expedite environmental analyses, …
Read More »Hardlines Conference Honors Canada’s Top Retailers
Retailers were recently honored at the 33rd Annual Outstanding Retailer Awards, presented during a gala dinner at the annual Hardlines Conference in Banff, Alberta. Retailers were recognized in eight categories covering the range of retail hardware and home improvement formats. …
Read More »HIRI Report Details Social Media’s Growing Influence in Home Improvement Retail
There’s no question social media’s impact is widespread and influential in today’s retail landscape. According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s Homeowner Social Media Influence on Home Improvement Shopping report published in September, social media has the potential to motivate …
Read More »Canadian Holiday Spending Holds Steady, Intentional Purchasing Rises
The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) recently released the 8th annual RCC X Leger 2025 Holiday Shopping Survey report, detailing how Canadian consumers plan, shop and celebrate the holiday season. The survey found spending will remain steady while consumers more …
Read More »Costello’s Ace Hardware Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Costello’s Ace Hardware recently announced the appointment of Michelle R. Grover, CPA, as its new chief financial officer. Bringing over two decades of experience, Grover will oversee the company’s finance department and serve on its executive leadership team. “Michelle’s deep …
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