Many key industry players have already applied to exhibit at EISENWARENMESSE 2026, the leading international hardware fair for the industry. Both international and German companies have applied early, with over 87% reported as international vendors. “The result following the early …
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Existing-home sales increased in May, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Existing-Home Sales Report. Sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest and South, and decreased in the West. According to the report, total existing-home sales increased 0.8% month-over-month to a …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Market Report is a monthly benchmark for how the industry is faring. See four fast facts from the study: Consumer Spending Drives the Market The home improvement market …
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According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, overall housing starts in May decreased 9.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.26 million units. Single-family starts increased 0.4% to a 924,000 seasonally …
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spoga+gafa, the premier international garden and barbecue trade fair, taking place from June 24- 26, 2025, in Cologne, Germany, will feature an extensive product show, a diversified event program with new stages and special events. The lecture program of spofa+gafa …
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Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau showed retail sales growth in May despite a downturn in overall sales amid fluctuating tariffs on imported merchandise, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). May retail sales in the building and …
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True Value announced it has awarded 171 grants to stores across the U.S. and abroad through the True Value Foundation to support local stores in creating and revamping community spaces for children and teens. “This is an investment in the …
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The Home Depot Canada recently announced the opening of their newest store location in Fort McMurray, Alberta, opening in the spring of 2026. The store will be Home Depot Canada’s 28th store in Alberta and its northernmost store in the …
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