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Seal-Once Sponsors U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Trailer Rebuild

Capitol Christmas Tree

For more than 50 years, U-C Coatings LLC has been a leading supplier of environmentally friendly, water-based wood protection products, including premium SEAL-ONCE coatings and sealers for exterior decks, docks, fences, siding and more. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree trailer needed a complete …

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84 Lumber Opens New Facility in Pennsylvania

84 Lumber New Facility

84 Lumber has opened its newest door shop in Lawrence, Pennsylvania, housed in a 41,250-square-foot facility. The space is equipped with a door line and stair machine, dedicated to hanging interior doors, as well as building installation-ready stairs for the …

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U.S. Economic Growth Accelerated in Second Quarter

U.S. Economic Growth

In Q2, the U.S. economy grew twice as fast as it did in Q1, which was supported by consumer spending and private inventory investment, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Consumer spending rose at its annual rate …

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NRF Recent Census Data Shows Gains in Retail Sales

Census Retail Sales Data

Data recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows modest retail sales gains in June despite an uneven pace of spending in recent months, says National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz. “The path of household spending remains difficult to …

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WD-40 Sales Rise in Q3

WD-40 Financials

In Q3 2024, California-based company WD-40 reported $155 million in total net sales, a 9% increase from the same quarter year over year. Total maintenance product sales were $147.2 million, a 10% increase. “We delivered another strong quarter with record …

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Gear Hugger Launches in Target

Gear Hugger Launches

Gear Hugger, an eco-friendly lubricant company announced its Multi-Purpose Lubricant is now available at select Target stores nationwide. The lubricant is formulated with plant-based, nontoxic and biodegradable ingredients. “For any small business, launching in Target is a dream come true,” …

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Tractor Supply Company Hits Store Milestone

Tractor Supply milestone

Tractor Supply Company announced the opening of its 500th garden center location in Lowell, Indiana. The company opened its first garden center in Rome, Georgia, in July 2020. To date, Tractor Supply operates garden centers in 41 states and plans to …

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R.P. Lumber Expands in Missouri

R.P. Lumber Alexander

R.P. Lumber announced it is acquiring Thorne Lumber Company, an independently-owned hardware and building materials retailer with three locations in northwestern Missouri. With this acquisition, R.P. Lumber will have 87 locations, including 20 in Missouri. “Strategically, this is the right …

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