The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Recent Home Buyer tracking study details home purchasing and sales patterns over time and how those impact the home improvement industry. The study reveals some significant shifts the home buying sector saw in 2024. …
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Bliffert Lumber announced the promotion of Lauren Parsons to director of sales. Parsons joined the company in 2022 as a sales manager and has since been instrumental in shaping and executing its sales strategy. “Lauren has shown tremendous drive and …
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An annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics reveals consumers plan to spend $23.6 billion on Easter this year, surpassing the $22.4 billion spent in 2024. Around 79% of U.S. consumers plan to celebrate …
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The U.S. job market added 228,000 jobs in March ahead of President Donald Trump’s imposed tariffs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Employment Situation for March 2025. The number of jobs added last month was up from the …
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The National Retail Federation (NRF) hosted its fifth annual State of Retail & The Consumer presentation, covering a variety of topics, including how to serve customers, consumer trends and a 2025 retail sales forecast. The presentation also featured insights from …
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Lowe’s recently announced its partnership with homeowner membership platform, Mesa. Lowe’s customers who have a Mesa Homeowners Card that is linked to their MyLowe’s Rewards account are eligible to receive up to $120 annually in credits for purchases made at Lowe’s. …
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Do it Best recently completed the first-ever trade on the newly launched Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) Futures contract on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). Do it Best collaborated early with the CME Group to develop the contract, leveraging its expertise …
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Westlake Ace Hardware and Costello’s Ace Hardware announced the opening of new store locations in Missouri, Kansas and Virginia. Westlake Ace Hardware Westlake Ace Hardware announced it has signed an agreement to open a new store in Grain Valley, Missouri, and …
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