Walmart recently announced the launch of a new GenAI-powered shopping assistant, Sparky. Using the smiling, “Ask Sparky” button in the Walmart app, Walmart customers can use Sparky to search for items, synthesize reviews and answer product questions. Walmart also announced …
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Home Hardware Stores Limited announced it is launching a farm assortment catalogue this month in response to a current gap in farm product availability in Canada. The catalogue will highlight agricultural products and other new items being added to Home …
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Import cargo at major U.S. container ports is expected to see a surge throughout the summer as retailers take advantage of a 90-day reduction in tariffs that were recently imposed on China, according to the National Retail Federation and Hackett …
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Job growth in the U.S. moderated in May despite ongoing economic and policy uncertainty, with the unemployment rate remaining at 4.2%, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builder’s (NAHB) Eye on Housing. Over the past 12 …
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Do it Best recently announced the appointment of Tony Miner to director of strategic initiatives. “We’re pleased to welcome Tony Miner into his new role within our division as the director of strategic initiatives,” says vice president of sales Greg …
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84 Lumber announced it has added a new 75,000-square-foot truss plant in Northwood, Ohio. “This new truss plant allows us to better serve the customers in the Detroit and Toledo markets, and adds to our capacity in the surrounding areas,” …
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Spahn & Rose Lumber Co. has entered into an agreement to purchase family-owned lumber and building supplier, Whit Davis Lumber Plus. The acquisition is planned to close on June 20, with stores reopening under the Spahn & Rose family on …
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The gap between new and existing home prices is narrowing, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). “Homebuilders are committed to ensuring everyone who values homeownership has the opportunity to attain a safe, affordable home,” says NAHB chairman …
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