R.P. Lumber Co. announced the opening of its newest location in Monmouth, Illinois, marking the store’s 100th retail location. The store officially opened for business on October 12, 2026. Located along one of Monmouth’s primary commercial corridors, the store occupies …
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Kuiken Brothers Company announced it has completed the acquisition of Paramus Building Supply, effective October 2, 2026, including its locations in Paramus and Bergenfield, New Jersey. The acquisition was previously announced in August, with the intent to significantly strengthens Kuiken …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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