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A lumber and building materials category is a great addition to a hardware operation, providing a new source of revenue and opportunities for growth. Many retailers have faced difficulty in this category recently, as significant tariffs on lumber and building …

In an analysis of the Federal Reserve G.17 Industrial Product report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) found that sawmill production has remained essentially flat over the past two years, according to the report. According to NAHB, the sawmill …

Do it Best announced the promotion of Lauren Wilson to building materials divisional purchasing manager, effective immediately. Wilson will enhance the company’s long-term, program-driven procurement process by fostering strategic supplier relationships that align with the growth goals of the Lumber …

Do it Best has announced the appointment of Eric Knox as the new director of LBM sales. Formerly the director of strategic business development, Eric brings a proven track record and a wealth of sales experience. Eric will focus on …

There’s much more to discover from the January 2022 edition of Hardware Retailing. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success.  

After 22 years of service, Gary Nackers, Do it Best vice president of lumber and building materials, will retire in June. He will be replaced by Russ Kathrein, an industry veteran who most recently served as LBM business development manager …

Building materials distributor US LBM has signed an agreement for Bain Capital Private Equity to acquire a majority stake in the company. US LBM will continue to operate under president and CEO L.T. Gibson and the current management team. Financial …

The Western Retail Lumber Association‘s (WRLA) Building & Hardware Showcase in-person event has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, a virtual event hosted on the association’s app and inside the Yardstick publication has been planned, event organizers …