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 …
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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 …
Read More »McCoy’s Building Supply Opens New Store in Texas
McCoy’s Building Supply opened a new 15,000-square-foot store in New Caney, Texas, that features a paved, drive-thru lumberyard. The store is managed by Matt Daughrity who joined McCoy’s in 2018. Most recently, he was the manager of the McCoy’s Belton, …
Read More »ECI Software Solutions Launches Ambassador Community to Drive Industry Evolution and Support Customer Growth
ECI Software Solutions Inc. recently announced the upcoming launch of the ECI Ambassador Community, a network of forward-thinking professionals dedicated to excellence, leadership and driving industry evolution. The community will serve as a platform for professional growth, providing members with …
Read More »The Home Depot Launches AI-Powered Phone Agents Through Google Cloud’s Gemini
The Home Depot recently announced new AI-powered phone agents built with Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience. Built to get customers the help they need faster, the agents allow customers to skip complicated phone menus and be able to …
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