Hancock Lumber recently announced Matt Duprey, the company’s sawmill chief of sales, has been elected as the newest chairman of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NeLMA). The NeLMA is a rules-writing agency for Eastern White Pine lumber and the grading …
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Westlake Ace Hardware Opens New California Location
Westlake Ace Hardware recently announced the opening of a new location in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. The store is Westlake Ace’s 22nd location in California and the second store in Orange County. The store officially opened its doors on Oct. …
Read More »HIRI: The Impact of Recent Tariffs on the Home Improvement Industry
The sweeping effects of tariffs in 2025 have impacted almost every industry, including the home improvement and construction industries. The Home Improvement Research Institute and Datavations’ Tariffs and Toolbench webinar unpacked the costly effects these tariffs are having on particular …
Read More »Fire Prevention Week Highlights Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5-11, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is spreading awareness on for keeping homes and businesses safe from fire. During the week, NFPA will share helpful tips that you can share with your …
Read More »Halloween Decor Sales to Skyrocket This Year
Halloween shoppers this year are expected to spend more on decor than in previous years, alongside completing their shopping for the holiday early. According to the National Retail Federation, 78% of Halloween shoppers are expected to purchase decor. Total spending …
Read More »Ace Hardware Announces Return of Ace Rewards Day
Ace Hardware will be hosting Ace Rewards Day on Oct. 7 and 8, offering exclusive deals both online and in participating local Ace Stores. Pre-sale savings began on Oct. 1, where Ace rewards members received early access to select online …
Read More »U.S. Government Shutdown Impacts Housing and Homebuilders
The U.S. government implemented a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, 2025, after failed attempts to reach an agreement to extend government funding. Here’s how the shutdown will affect housing and homebuilders, according to the National Association of Home …
Read More »Consumer Confidence Drops in September
Consumer confidence fell to the lowest level in five months as consumers remained concerned about increasing inflation and a weak labor market. The Consumer Confidence Index, reported by the Conference Board, measures how optimistic or pessimistic consumers feel about their …
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