PPG announced it will invest $380 million in building a new aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility in Shelby, North Carolina. Construction on the facility is expected to start in October 2025, with a completion date slated for the first half …
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Retail sales grew in April as consumers prepared for the higher prices expected because of the tariffs, according to the National Retail Federation’s CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. Sales for building and garden supply stores were up 2.77% month over month seasonally …
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Westlake Ace Hardware announced it has agreed to acquire Dale Hardware Inc., a family-owned Ace retailer in Fremont, California. The acquisition will be completed July 28, 2025. Dale Hardware will be rebranded as Ace Hardware of Fremont after the finalized …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute’s Renter’s Home Improvement Activity Study examines how and why renters are taking on more home improvement projects, providing a detailed look at renters’ behaviors, motivations and future intentions. The study found that renters prioritize affordable, …
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In March 2024, Target debuted its Express Self-Checkout with limits of 10 items or less at most of its locations. One year later, Target says its self-checkout update has improved its total transaction times by 8% across both self-checkout and …
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The median price for a new single-family home sold in the first quarter of 2025 was $416,900, $14,600 above the existing home sale price of $402,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau and National Association of Realtors (NAR) data. Traditionally, new …
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Trex Company, a manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing products, announced the addition of two key executives to their team. Jodi Lee will be joining Trex as senior vice president of marketing and Kevin Brennan is joining as vice president …
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HMP Building Supply announced the official opening of the HPM O’ahu Design Centers, launching the first Honolulu location in company history and the first O’ahu location dedicated to HPM’s home interior design products. The over 7,000 square feet of showrooms …
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