U.S. sales of store brands increased by around $9 billion to a record $282.9 billion in all outlets in 2025 compared to the year prior, according to the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s (PLMA) Circana Unify+ data. Store brand dollar sales …
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84 Lumber recently announced two leadership position changes for the vice president of purchasing role. Mitch Wagner, the current vice president of purchasing, has announced his retirement after 42 years with the company. Wanger began his career in 84 Lumber …
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Walmart Inc. recently announced its Board of Directors has elected new leaders to its executive council. “Over my 32 years with Walmart, I’ve seen that our people are our greatest competitive advantage,” says John Furner, Walmart Inc. incoming president and …
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James Hardie Industries recently announced plans to close manufacturing facilities in Fontana, California, and Summerville, South Carolina, in the next 60 days. “During the past several years, James Hardie has made significant investments in modernizing our manufacturing facilities to improve …
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Builder confidence decreased at the start of 2026 as affordability concerns continue to affect buyers and rising construction costs impact builders, according to an analysis from National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Builder confidence in the market for newly build …
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According to a proprietary model recently developed and released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), the construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 to meet demand for construction services. In 2027, the industry will …
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In Q3 of 2025, the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Index (RMI) posted a reading of 64, increasing four points from Q2. While reasonably strong market conditions exist for most remodelers, the industry is continuing to experience rising costs and potential customer …
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Former board president of the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Thomas (Tom) Green, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, just two days after celebrating his 86th birthday. In 1972, Tom purchased Mayer Hardware in Rochester, New York, …
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