Lowe’s recently announced a new partnership with Affirm, allowing Lowe’s customers to have more flexibility while paying for products. Through the partnership, Affirm will offer Lowe’s customers payment plans online and on the Lowe’s mobile app. Lowe’s will also be …
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Koelnmesse Italy and Buyer Point, the Italian Event of Brico Home & Garden, are joining forces this year to create one event for the international hardware market. Buyer Point will take place in Milan on May 27, 2026, following the …
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Canadian Industries Limited (CIL) recently announced the company’s new logo and renewed mission, revealing a new chapter for the company. “Today we unveil more than a new CIL logo and mission,” says Tim Fisher, CIL co-president of retail. “We are …
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Lowe’s recently cut approximately 600 jobs from both corporate and support roles, citing a shift in focus to in-store employees. “This step helps better align our resources to support our stores and the associates who serve customers every day,” says …
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Inflation dropped in January to the lowest level in eight months, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye on Housing. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) components have resolved distortions from the government shutdown last October, …
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Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing decreased year over year in Q4 2025, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The Multifamily Production Index (MPI), one of the two …
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QXO announced it has acquired Kodiak Building Partners, the consolidator of lumberyards and specialty distributors, for $2.25 billion. The purchase price comprises $2 billion of cash and 13.2 million shares, with QXO retaining the right to repurchase shares at $40 per …
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Straight Line Metal Buildings recently announced the appointment of Sean Weda as its new general manager. Weda’s career background includes six years of leading Marines in the infantry followed by over 13 years of progressive leadership experience in the manufacturing …
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