Private residential construction spending was up 1.5% in December 2025, driven primarily by increased spending on home improvement and single-family construction, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Total spending still remained 1.3% lower than a year ago, reflecting …
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Target Corporation recently released financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 and full-year 2025. The company reported fourth-quarter net sales at $30.5 billion, with the food & beverage and toy categories contributing to overall net sales for the quarter. …
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The newly redesigned NHS Concept to Commerce is gearing up to feature several new elements and curated programming designed for purposeful connections, product innovation and fresh ideas, taking place March 31–April 2, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center West …
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The U.S. Census Bureau recently released retail sales data for October 2025, noting a 2.2% increase in overall retail sales from October 2024. Thirteen states and the District of Columbia had positive and significant year-over-year changes in October, with New …
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Builders FirstSource (BFS) recently announced it is partnering with Blitzy, an autonomous software development platform built for product development solutions. “This collaboration underscores our commitment at BFS to leveraging AI-enabled solutions that accelerate innovation and deliver measurable results for our …
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Residential building material prices rose at a slower rate in January, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and an analysis from the NAHB. This was the first decline in growth since …
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SRS Distribution Inc. recently announced its acquisition of Sider Lumber & Supply Co., Inc. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “We are thrilled to welcome the Sider Lumber team into the SRS family,” says Kent Gardner, president of SRS. …
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The home improvement products market is predicted to grow in the next few years, despite continued financial strain and cautious consumer confidence. According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market study, the home …
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