PPG and Sherwin-Williams released financial results for the second quarter of 2025, both reporting a significant increase in net sales for the quarter and an adjusted outlook for the remainder of the year. PPG reported net sales of $4.5 billion …
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Tractor Supply Net Sales Up in Q2 2026
Tractor Supply Company recently released its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting a 2.3% increase in net sales and an update to the 2026 fiscal year outlook. Net sales reached $4.54 billion in Q2, jumping 2.3% year …
Read More »Ace Hardware and Ace Handyman Services Recognized on Entrepreneur’s Best Franchise List
Ace Hardware and Ace Handyman Services, a subsidiary of Ace Hardware, announced they have both been recognized on Entrepreneur magazine’s annual ‘Best of the Best’ franchise list, featured in the July/August 2026 issue and on Entrepreneur.com. Ace Hardware earned the No. 1 ranking …
Read More »Homeowners to Spend Less on Home Improvement in Last Half of 2026, HIRI Finds
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released the Home Improvement Project Activity Tracker for the second quarter of 2026, revealing insights into homeowners’ attitudes and motivations driving home improvement decisions, analyzing channel behaviors and predictions for future home improvement …
Read More »L&M Fleet Supply Expands in Missouri and Kansas
L&M Fleet Supply recently announced its planned acquisition of Family Center Farm & Home, a seven-store retailer with locations in Missouri and Kansas. The combination is expected to create a larger and more resilient retail enterprise with greater scale, broader …
Read More »RONA Acquires 5 Stores and Direct Delivery Center
RONA inc. announced it has acquired a direct delivery center and five stores from RONA Atlantic Ltd. in Atlantic Canada. With this transaction, RONA brings the RONA Halifax, RONA Elmsdale, RONA Tantallon, RONA Moncton and RONA Charlottetown stores, as well …
Read More »Central Builders Lumberworld Joins Home Hardware
Home Hardware Stores Limited recently announced it has acquired Lumberworld in Victoria, British Columbia, expanding its presence on Vancouver Island. Recently purchased by Central Builders Group, the store will operate as Central Builders Lumberworld. “Choosing the right partner for our …
Read More »Construction and Design Pros Maintain Optimism for Q3 2026, Houzz Report Reveals
Houzz recently released the Q3 2026 U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer, revealing sentiment among construction and design professionals entering the third quarter of the year. Pros are approaching the second half of 2026 with optimism despite ongoing economic pressures, according …
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