Home Depot recently released its fourth quarter 2024 and fiscal 2024 financial data. Q4 2024 Sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 were $39.7 billion, a $4.9 billion or 14.1% increase year over year. Comparable sales also increased 0.8% …
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Westlake Ace to Build New Kansas Store
Westlake Ace signed an agreement to build a new store location in the Monticello Shopping Center in Shawnee, Kansas. The store is set to open in late 2025 or early 2026 and will feature 12,500 square feet of retail space. …
Read More »The Aubuchon Company Expands in New Hampshire
The owners of Rand’s Hardware in Plymouth, New Hampshire, have agreed to sell their store to The Aubuchon Company and will operate under the name Rand’s Ace Hardware following the acquisition on March 31. “Rand’s Hardware has been a mainstay …
Read More »NKBA Releases 2025 Kitchen and Bath Market Outlook
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) recently released its 2025 Kitchen and Bath Market Outlook, outlining the current state of the U.S. kitchen and bath industry and projections for the industry’s future. The report notes the kitchen and bath …
Read More »Pittsburgh Paints Company Appoints New CEO
The Pittsburgh Paints Company (PPC) recently announced Brian Carson as the company’s new chief executive officer. Previously, Carson served as the president and CEO of AHF Products, a hard surface flooring manufacturer for residential and commercial interiors. Bringing established relationships …
Read More »Sherwin-Williams to Acquire Brazilian Coatings Business
The Sherwin-Williams Company recently solidified an agreement with BASF group to acquire Suvinil, BASF’s Brazilian architectural paints business, for $1.15 billion. Suvinil develops, manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of products known under Suvinil and Glasu! brand names to professionals …
Read More »Coverings Reveals Top Tile Trends Ahead of National Tile Day
In preparation for National Tile Day on Feb. 23, 2025, Coverings, North America’s largest global showcase for ceramic tile and natural stone, has revealed global tile trends for the year ahead. National Tile Day celebrates ceramic tile’s high quality and …
Read More »Randy’s Do it Best Founder Announces Retirement, Herrick to Take Over Ownership
Founder of Randy’s Do it Best Hardware Randy Andes recently announced his retirement after serving the independent hardware industry for over 50 years. Christian Herrick, Randy’s Hardware CEO and Andes’ son-in-law, will take over ownership at the company following Andes’ retirement. …
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