Decks & Docks Company, a specialty distributor of composite decking, recently announced it has acquired J&W Lumber, an outdoor building materials company based in Southern California. Following the acquisition, J&W owner Clyde Jennings will continue leading the company. “My dad, …
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Single-Family Construction Declines Nationwide in Q1 2026, Multifamily Remains Resilient
Single-family home construction declined across all geographic regions in the first quarter of 2026 while multifamily construction grew in most areas, according to the NAHB’s Home Building Geography Index (HBGI), as economic uncertainty, high material costs and elevated interest rates …
Read More »Home Depot Subsidiaries Ink Acquisition Deals
The Home Depot continues to expand its presence in professional building materials distribution through SRS Distribution, which it acquired in 2024, using acquisitions to add regional operators and expand coverage. SRS Distribution announced it has acquired the commercial roofing division …
Read More »The Metrics That Matter
Looking at how fellow independent home improvement operations perform throughout the year gives retailers in the channel a benchmark for improving their own operations. Since 2022, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has partnered with The Farnsworth Group …
Read More »4 Ways to Win on Decking Projects in a More Selective Market
Research from The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) suggests opportunities for independent retailers supplying materials for decking projects are evolving. Success now depends less on simple availability and more on how well retailers respond to a more deliberate and assurance-seeking …
Read More »One Step at a Time: Top Guns Honoree Jason Blair Leads With Intention
Celebrating its 20th year honoring trailblazing retailers in the channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has named its 2026 Top Guns Awards honorees, including Jason Blair, CEO of TAL Building Centers, based in the Pacific Northwest. “Top …
Read More »Renovate or Relocate? Sponsored by Quikrete
Sponsored by Quikrete According to the National Association of Home Builders, home prices have risen 53% since 2019, while median household income has increased by only 24% in the same time frame. This has lowered the percentage of first-time homebuyers, …
Read More »Tractor Supply Company Acquires VIP Petcare Veterinary Services
Tractor Supply Company announced it has acquired the veterinary services business VIP Petcare, operating as VIP Petcare and PetVet, from PetIQ. VIP Petcare is the largest provider of mobile veterinary care in the U.S., operating community clinics in approximately 2,700 …
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