Hartville Hardware recently celebrated the opening of its Middlefield, Ohio, location with a grand opening celebration. The company entered the Middlefield market in 2020 with the acquisition of Centerra Lumber and Supply Company. The grand opening of the new store …
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Lowe’s Reports Modest Net Sales, Comp Sales Growth in Q3 2025
Lowe’s Companies Inc. recently released its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting $20.8 billion in net sales, up from $20.2 billion in Q3 2024, an increase of. Comparable store sales for the quarter increased 0.4%, driven by …
Read More »Builder Confidence Rises Slightly in November Despite Softening Demand
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point in November to 38, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). “While lower mortgage rates are a positive development for …
Read More »Home Depot Launches AI-Powered Tool for Pros to Streamline Projects
The Home Depot announced the launch of Blueprint Takeoffs, a new AI-powered tool designed to provide professional renovators, remodelers and builders with faster, more accurate and cost-effective material lists and estimates, also known as takeoffs, for single-family project blueprints. With …
Read More »The Home Depot Marks Increase in Net Sales, Comp Sales for Q3 2025 But Misses Expectations
The Home Depot recently released its Q3 2025 financial results, reporting a $1.1 billion increase in net sales from Q3 2024, reaching $41.4 billion in net sales. Total sales include approximately $900 million from the recent acquisition of GMS Inc. …
Read More »Target Launches New AI Shopping Tools for Personalized Holiday Experience
Target recently announced the launch of new AI holiday shopping tools, creating a more personalized shopping experience for customers this holiday season. The company launched its AI-powered Target Gift Finder, helping customers find gifts for people on their shopping list; …
Read More »Kabelin Ace Hardware Joins Houchens Food Group
Kabelin Ace Hardware recently announced it has joined Houchens Food Group, one of the largest 100% employee-owned companies in the country. “We’re thrilled to join Houchens and become part of an employee-owned company that shares our values,” says Mackenzie Kabelin …
Read More »84 Lumber Welcomes U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, Honors Veterans in Kansas
84 Lumber recently hosted the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree on Veterans Day at its Lenexa, Kansas, location. The tree is making its way across the country, from Nevada to Washington D.C. 84 Lumber has served as the presenting sponsor …
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