Diamond Vogel recently announced it is implementing a strategic shift in its approach to the architectural coatings market. The company will exit the retail space and divest its company-owned retail stores. Spectrum Paint will acquire Diamond Vogel’s architectural paint business …
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NAHB Opens Registration for 2026 International Builders’ Show
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently opened online registration and housing for the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS). The largest annual light construction trade show will take place in Orlando, Florida, from February 17-19, 2026. This will …
Read More »Single-Family Housing Construction Down, Multifamily Up in Q2 2025
Single-family construction saw a decline across the U.S. in the second quarter of 2025, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). A 3.8% drop was reported in large metro, suburban counties, the largest decrease of …
Read More »Home Depot Receives Canadian Competition Bureau Clearance for GMS Acquisition
The Home Depot announced it has received clearance from the Canadian Competition Bureau, in the form of no-action letter, in connection to the company’s previous tender offer to purchase through its wholly owned subsidiary Gold Acquisition Sub, Inc. (Purchaser), all …
Read More »Hancock Lumber Welcomes Seventh Generation Owners to Board of Directors
Hancock Lumber recently announced the appointment of two seventh-generation owners as official board members of the company. Chairman and sixth-generation owner, Kevin Hancock welcomed daughters, Abby (Hancock) Doherty and Sydney (Hancock) Hillman to the board with five additional outside directors. …
Read More »Ace Retail Holdings Announces Multi-Store Remodeling Initiative
Ace Retail Holdings recently announced the launch of a multi-year initiative to remodel its stores with a new hardware shopping experience. Planning to make significant investments over the next five years, Ace Retail Holdings aims to install the new store concept …
Read More »HIRI Fast Facts: American Housing Spending
The Home Improvement Research Institute’s American Housing Survey analyzes the frequency, types and average spend of home improvement projects among U.S. homeowners and the relationship between home improvement activities and housing market conditions. See these fast facts from the study: …
Read More »Do it Best Group Appoints Director of HR Operations
Do it Best Group recently announced the appointment of Morgan Lewis to director of human resources operations and shared services. Lewis brings experience in building effective HR programs and leadership in the manufacturing sector. In her new role, she will …
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