Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) recently hosted the 21st Annual Executive Planning Conference (EPC) in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, featuring three days of networking, one-on-one meetings and award ceremonies. Vendors participated in the New Vendor Showcase on Tuesday morning, allowing new …
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Aggregate residential building material prices rose at the fastest pace since January 2023, according to the latest Producer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.3% in September after falling 0.1% …
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Hancock Lumber recently announced the appointment of Tim Bonenfant as general manager of the Saco operations. Bonenfant brings over 23 years of retail management experience to Hancock Lumber, having led teams at Walmart and Home Depot. “I have always known …
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Consumer experience strategies are constantly adapting to the changing retail landscape and can make or break a customer’s loyalty. Qualtrics recently conducted its 2026 Consumer Experience Trends webinar, detailing what customers want when it comes to shopping experiences, data collection, …
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Gold Beach Lumber announced plans to purchase the business assets and real estate of Dazey’s Hubbards in Medford, Oregon. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of the year and marks Gold Beach Lumber’s third acquisition this …
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Private residential construction spending increased by 0.8% in August, primarily driven by more spending on multifamily construction and home remodeling, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Total residential spending was down 2% year over year as the …
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A record 186.9 million customers are expected to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to a survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “The holidays are an important part of …
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Existing home sales rose in October to the highest rate in eight months as buyers took advantage of lower mortgage rates, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and an analysis from NAHB’s Eye on Housing. Mortgage rates hovered …
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