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 …
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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 …
Read More »Walmart CEO Announces Retirement
Walmart Inc. recently announced its board of directors has elected John Furner to succeed Doug McMillon as president and chief executive officer of the company, effective Feb. 1, 2026. “Serving as Walmart’s CEO has been a great honor and I’m …
Read More »Consumer Priorities Shift in Home Improvement Amid Tariff Fluctuations and Price Hikes
In a market currently dominated by tariff concerns, rising prices and economic shifts, consumers in the home improvement industry have shifted their purchasing priorities, according to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s analysis of OpenBrand’s consumer tracking survey. More consumers are …
Read More »U.S. Reopens Federal Government After Longest Shutdown in History
The U.S. government is set to reopen after the 43-day shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill after the House passed the measure on a vote of 222-209. The shutdown caused financial stress …
Read More »RONA Announces Partnership With DoorDash
RONA inc. recently announced a new partnership with DoorDash, making the company the first home improvement and construction retailer on DoorDash in Canada. “This partnership builds upon our desire to better meet customers’ expectations in terms of speed, as well …
Read More »Remodeling Firms Now Dominate Residential Construction Establishments
Remodeling has taken over a significant portion of the residential construction market, with most U.S. households unable to afford new construction. The number of remodeling establishments has nearly doubled in the last 25 years and remodelers now represent over half …
Read More »Mead Lumber Opens New South Dakota Location
Mead Lumber recently announced the opening of its newest location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. “We’re thrilled to grow our footprint in a community that continues to thrive,” says Dave Anderson, president and CEO of Mead Lumber. “This new location …
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