Lowe’s announced it has completed its acquisition of Artisan Design Group (ADG), a nationwide provider of design, distribution and installation services for interior surface finishes to home builders and property managers. “We are pleased to complete this transaction and officially …
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The Home Depot recently announced Angie Brown has been named as the company’s executive vice president (EVP) and chief information officer (CIO). “Angie is an exceptional leader whose customer-first mindset consistently drives meaningful innovation across our business,” says Ted Decker, …
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The Aubuchon Company has agreed to purchase two Wolf Family Hardware stores, owned by Chris Wolf, in Woodbury and Watertown, Connecticut. “Chris has dedicated his life to hardware, carrying forward a tradition that began with his Uncle Kenny and reflects …
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The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture has announced a $200 million investment to implement the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service’s National Active Forest Management Strategy. The strategy is in support of President Donald Trump’s executive order: Immediate Expansion of …
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Great Lakes Ace announced it has signed an agreement to open a new, 13,000-square-foot store in Cincinnati, Ohio. The store’s soft opening is planned for the first quarter of 2026. “Great Lakes Ace is excited to open a new location …
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Ace Hardware Corporation announced changes to the company’s board of directors following its 2025 annual stockholders meeting. Director David Majure was elected to his first term on Ace’s board of directors, and Kristen Pellicer and Steven Burggraf were re-elected to the …
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Consumer confidence surged in May, with The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, rising 12.3 points to 98.0, more than a 10-point increase from April. “Consumer confidence improved in May after five consecutive months of decline,” says Stephanie Guichard, senior economist, …
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The U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services for April 2025 reported $41.3 million in retail sales for building material and garden suppliers, up 0.8% month over month and up 3.2% year over year. That compared with …
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