Elevated mortgage rates, rising inflation and economic uncertainty kept many buyers out of the market in May as consumers and builders continue to deal with challenging affordability conditions, according to an analysis from the NAHB. Sales of newly built single-family …
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The summer of 2026 is packed with celebrations expected to give retailers a boost as consumers spend on travel, sporting events, community gatherings and holidays, according to a new economic outlook from the National Retail Federation (NRF). In its latest …
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Data from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) shows a notable shift in the current housing market: while fewer Americans are taking on home improvement projects, those who do are spending significantly more. According to HIRI’s recent Q1 2026 Homeowner …
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Wynn Companies recently announced it has added CPA Paul Martinson as chief financial officer to oversee the company’s continued growth in Southwest Florida. Wynn Companies includes three primary enterprises: Sunshine Ace Hardware, Wynn Properties and Wynn’s Market. Prior to joining …
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RONA inc. announced it was recently recognized for the first time as one of the Best Workplaces in the Retail and Hospitality category by Great Place to Work Canada. This distinction celebrates organizations that have created cultures in which every …
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As Lowe’s Creator Network hits its one-year milestone, the company announced the next evolution of the network, Lowe’s Creator: Into the Blue, allowing creators to pitch product ideas to Lowe’s for potential retail distribution. With the support of Lowe’s product …
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ABC Supply Co. Inc. recently announced it has acquired the assets of Koch Building Products in Sandusky, Ohio. This acquisition strengthens ABC Supply’s presence along the Lake Erie shoreline and improves service for contractors and builders in northern Ohio. Founded in 1952, …
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Paladin Data Corporation®, a provider of software solutions for independent retail hardware stores, recently announced the acquisition of CyberBOS, a long-established point-of-sale (POS) and business management platform specializing in the lumber, hardware and building materials industries. The acquisition strengthens Paladin’s …
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