PPG and Sherwin-Williams released financial results for the first quarter of 2026 with both reporting strong growth despite economic and global pressures impacting in the first three months of the year. Sherwin-Williams The Sherwin-Williams Company reported a 6.8% consolidated net …
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spoga+gafa Highlights European Design at 2026 Show
spoga+gafa is set to highlight European design and manufacturers in the outdoor decoration area of the 2026 show. From June 22-24, 2026, the show will bring players of the garden industry together in Cologne, Germany, including many members of the European …
Read More »Rival Holdings Announces Key Leadership Role Appointments
Rival Holdings, an Indiana-based investment and holding company, has announced the addition of Eric Johnson as production manager at Rival Lab and Josh Arnold as assistant controller at Rival Commercial. In his role as production manager, Johnson will lead manufacturing …
Read More »Do it Best Group Wins IMPRESS Event of the Year Award
Do it Best Group announced it has been recognized with the Event of the Year award at the IMPRESS Awards, presented by the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Indiana Chapter. The award was presented on April 23, 2026, at the FORUM …
Read More »Costello’s Ace Hardware Announces Multi-State Expansion
Costello’s Ace Hardware announced the opening of a flagship location in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, and the addition of a new store currently under construction in Abington, Pennsylvania. “We’ve always grown through a mix of acquisitions and new stores,” says Mike …
Read More »Forge & Build Acquires White Creek Lumber & Hardware
Forge & Build, a division of EquipmentShare, recently acquired White Creek Lumber & Hardware, an operation in Cedar Springs, Michigan. “For years, our clients’ focus has been on delivering quality products, dependable service and trusted relationships with contractors and homeowners …
Read More »February Labor Market Sees Pullback With Widespread Job Declines
February’s labor market data point to a significant pullback in employment, with job losses concentrated across a majority of states and smaller gains elsewhere, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In February, nonfarm payroll employment increased in …
Read More »Home Renovation Activity Stays Strong in 2025 as High-End Projects Gain Momentum
Home renovation activity remained steady in 2025, with more than half of U.S. homeowners (54%) undertaking renovation projects, according to the 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study from Houzz. The study reveals that median renovation spend remained at $20,000 in …
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