In March 2024, Target debuted its Express Self-Checkout with limits of 10 items or less at most of its locations. One year later, Target says its self-checkout update has improved its total transaction times by 8% across both self-checkout and …
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The median price for a new single-family home sold in the first quarter of 2025 was $416,900, $14,600 above the existing home sale price of $402,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau and National Association of Realtors (NAR) data. Traditionally, new …
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Werner Co, a ladder, climbing and fall protection product manufacturer, is supporting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its National Safety Stand-Down initiative by hosting safety training events across the country throughout May. “Every year, Safety Stand-Down events …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) Contractor Technology Adoption in Home Improvement Report explores how cutting-edge technology is reshaping the home improvement industry. This study sheds light on the current state of technology adoption among home improvement professionals. AI Adoption According to …
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Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be the leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 421 of the 1,075 construction fatalities recorded in 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) …
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Mead Lumber has appointed Stephen West as the Region 3 manager. West will oversee operations across Mead Lumber locations in Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota, succeeding the retiring manager, Jim Sturm. West brings more than three decades of leadership …
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Lowe’s is teaming up with EA SPORTS to be featured in multiple gaming titles, including Madden NFL, College Football and EA SPORTS FC. The Lowe’s logo will appear in each game and branding will be used across different gameplay experiences. In EA …
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Lawn and garden product sales in the U.S. have grown 7% in the last 12 months, despite concerns about inflation and tariffs, according to YipitData, a strategic partner of the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI). HIRI attributes the growth to …
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