Overall satisfaction with home improvement retailers has held steady in 2026, rising one point from 2025 to 672 (on a 1,000-point scale), according to the most recent JD Power 2026 U.S. Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction Study. Shoppers noted higher satisfaction …
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Richards Building Supply Acquires Colorado Building Products Distributor
Richards Building Supply Co. (RBS) recently announced the acquisition of the assets of United States Building Supply (USBS), a distributor of siding, windows, gutters and other complimentary products in Colorado. “We are thrilled to welcome this team into our family,” …
Read More »Lowe’s Q1 Sales Rise 10.5% Despite Earnings Dip
Lowe’s released its first quarter of 2026 financial results, reporting $1.6 billion in net earnings, a 0.79% decrease year over year. Comparable store sales for the quarter increased 0.6%, which the company says was driven by strong spring sales and …
Read More »Builders FirstSource Announces Executive Leadership Transitions
Builders FirstSource recently announced that as part of a planned leadership transition, Mike Hiller has been appointed chief operating officer—designate, succeeding Steve Herron, who will retire at the end of 2026. “This succession plan reflects both the bench depth of …
Read More »Lowe’s and MrBeast Launch Exclusive MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Club Workshops
Lowe’s announced the launch of an exclusive series of MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Club workshops and buildable toy kits in collaboration with MrBeast, digital creator and member of the Lowe’s Creator Network. Beginning May 30, the workshop series is inspired by …
Read More »Builder Confidence Rises Modestly in May
Builder confidence saw modest gains in May despite rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, while builders continue to deal with elevated land, labor and construction costs. According to the most recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market …
Read More »Ace Hardware and VFW to Distribute One Million American Flags on Memorial Day
Ace Hardware recently announced they will continue their annual Memorial Day tradition in partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to distribute one million American flags at participating Ace stores on Saturday, May 23. “Memorial Day is a time …
Read More »Carr Hardware’s Patti Parker Named Receives Channel Accolade
Patti Parker, store manager of the Lenox store location of Carr Hardware, was recently named a Top Woman in Hardware by Hardware & Building Supply Dealer’s Top Women Profile Series, recognizing women making a meaningful impact and demonstrating achievement, growth …
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