Celebrating its 20th year honoring trailblazing retailers in the channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has named its 2026 Top Guns Awards honorees, including Jason Blair, CEO of TAL Building Centers, based in the Pacific Northwest. “Top …
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Sponsored by Quikrete According to the National Association of Home Builders, home prices have risen 53% since 2019, while median household income has increased by only 24% in the same time frame. This has lowered the percentage of first-time homebuyers, …
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Tractor Supply Company announced it has acquired the veterinary services business VIP Petcare, operating as VIP Petcare and PetVet, from PetIQ. VIP Petcare is the largest provider of mobile veterinary care in the U.S., operating community clinics in approximately 2,700 …
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Bliffert Lumber announced a leadership transition, marking a new chapter in its 120-year history, naming Josh Brown CEO and president and appointing Jay Walsh as COO. Longtime leader Eli Bliffert will transition from his role as CEO and president to …
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More homeowners are choosing to remodel their homes instead of purchasing new ones as elevated mortgage rates and limited housing inventory continue to impact the U.S. housing market. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in 2024, an …
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84 Lumber recently announced it has been recognized by Forbes on their America’s Largest Family Business list. The inaugural list ranks the 100 biggest family businesses in the country by revenue, with 84 Lumber ranking No. 89. “Being recognized by …
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Single-family housing starts declined in April as builders faced continued economic uncertainty and affordability challenges, including higher construction costs, ongoing labor shortages and elevated financing expenses, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Overall housing starts decreased 2.8% …
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Pittsburgh Paints Co. is gearing up to launch a series of products for the spring and summer season, specifically targeted to Pro customers. Hardware Retailing talked with Pittsburgh Paints Co. president and general manager of commercial, Dennis Karnstein, about the upcoming …
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