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Blish-Mize Helps Retailers Prepare for Tariffs at Spring Buying Market
At its recent Spring Buying Market, on March 20-22 in Overland Park, Kansas, Blish-Mize provided its customers with innovative new products, programs and pricing from vendors to help prepare for the proposed tariffs, which are set to take place in …
Read More »The Latest True Value and Do it Best News
Follow along with all the True Value and Do it Best news: Do it Best and True Value Leaders Outline the Future at 2025 Spring Market Do it Best and True Value Spring Market Kickoff Rallies Retailers True Value Brings …
Read More »Friedman’s Home Improvement Streamlines Drive-Through Pick-Up Process
Friedman’s Home Improvement recently implemented changes to its drive-through pick-up process to simplify and secure the customer experience. Friedman’s drive-through pick-up process allows customers to search for products online and order over the phone or in-store for pick up at …
Read More »U.S. Residential Construction Sees Positive Growth
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Urban Development recently released data showing positive residential construction statistics for February 2025. Privately-owned housing starts in February 2025 reached 1,501,000, measuring 11.2% above the revised January estimate of 1,350,000. Privately-owned …
Read More »Friedman’s Home Improvement CEO Joins Bank Board of Directors
Friedman’s Home Improvement president and CEO, Barry Friedman, has joined the Exchange Bank board of directors. “We are thrilled to welcome Barry Friedman to Exchange Bank’s Board of Directors,” says Troy Sanderson, president and CEO of Exchange Bank. “Barry’s deep-rooted …
Read More »February Retail Sales Show Modest Growth Amid Inflation and Policy Concerns
The U.S. Census Bureau reported modest month-over-month retail sales growth in February amid customer worries about inflation and national policy decisions from the White House, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Lower-than-expected consumer spending in the first couple of …
Read More »HIRI Study Reveals Generational Differences in Home Improvement
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) Generational Differences in Home Improvement Activity Study reveals insightful information about how homeowners of different generations approach home improvement and the preferences, influences and behaviors among homeowners in different generational groups. Here are the main …
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