Pittsburgh Paints Co. is gearing up to launch a series of products for the spring and summer season, specifically targeted to Pro customers. Hardware Retailing talked with Pittsburgh Paints Co. president and general manager of commercial, Dennis Karnstein, about the upcoming …
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Houzz recently released the 2026 U.S. Houzz Emerging Summer Trends Report, detailing upcoming design trends based on the latest research from U.S. home professionals, homeowners and design enthusiasts. The report found homeowners are leaning towards tactile, sensory-rich environments that combine …
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Housing conditions have improved modestly in the last year, according to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI), but housing affordability is still a struggle for millions of Americans. The …
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Lowe’s recently announced the launch of Material Lists, an AI-powered solution that converts handwritten notes, photos, spreadsheets and other supported file types into quote-ready orders in minutes, with support for both English and Spanish. For many pros, balancing purchasing, project …
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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 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,” …
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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 …
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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 …
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