The central business platform for the global hardware industry, the EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair, launches in 2026 with fresh momentum and a new sequence of days, running from March 3 to March 6, 2026. International decision-makers, buyers and retailers …
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Paused Tariffs Offer Temporary Relief for Consumers
Days after sweeping tariffs were announced, President Donald Trump has paused tariffs for most nations for 90 days and increased tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. As a result of these tariffs, Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett says imports during …
Read More »Bliffert Lumber Announces Sales Promotion
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 …
Read More »Houzz Reports Softer Q2 Expectations for Construction and Design Sectors
Houzz, an online design forum, released its Q2 2025 Renovation Barometer, which tracks residential renovation market expectations, project backlogs and recent activity among businesses in the construction sector. The report found that businesses across the construction sector and the architecture …
Read More »R.P. Lumber Expands in Wyoming
R.P. Lumber, an Illinois-based lumber supplier, announced its acquisition of Aldrich Home Center in Powell, Wyoming, with the deal set to close on April 11, 2025. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Aldrich Home Center was originally founded …
Read More »Deckorators to Build New Production Facility in New York
Deckorators has announced plans for a new production facility in Lackawanna, New York, a suburb of Buffalo. “This new campus will initially double our capacity for Shurestone technology with space to continue expansion in the coming years,” says Ryan Kemp, …
Read More »Consumer Confidence Down in March
The Conference Board released its March Consumer Confidence Survey, which reports consumer attitude, buying intentions, vacation plans and expectations for inflation, stock prices and interest rates. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell 7.2 points in March to 92.9. The …
Read More »Duck Tape Announces 25th Stuck at Prom Contest
For a quarter of a century, the Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest has inspired and supported teens to transform Duck Tape into stunning prom attire, awarding more than half of a million dollars in college scholarships. Back for …
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