Tractor Supply Company announced it has acquired the veterinary services business VIP Petcare, operating as VIP Petcare and PetVet, from PetIQ. VIP Petcare is the largest provider of mobile veterinary care in the U.S., operating community clinics in approximately 2,700 …
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Bliffert Lumber announced a leadership transition, marking a new chapter in its 120-year history, naming Josh Brown CEO and president and appointing Jay Walsh as COO. Longtime leader Eli Bliffert will transition from his role as CEO and president to …
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More homeowners are choosing to remodel their homes instead of purchasing new ones as elevated mortgage rates and limited housing inventory continue to impact the U.S. housing market. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in 2024, an …
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84 Lumber recently announced it has been recognized by Forbes on their America’s Largest Family Business list. The inaugural list ranks the 100 biggest family businesses in the country by revenue, with 84 Lumber ranking No. 89. “Being recognized by …
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Single-family housing starts declined in April as builders faced continued economic uncertainty and affordability challenges, including higher construction costs, ongoing labor shortages and elevated financing expenses, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Overall housing starts decreased 2.8% …
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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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