Epicor executives outlined plans to help hardware retailers, home centers and lumberyards protect margins, improve productivity and modernize their business systems during Epicor Insights for Building Supply and Retail 2026, Nov. 9-11 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas. Rising …
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ABC Supply has announced that Joe Small, Midwest region vice president, will retire at the end of the year following a career spanning nearly 40 years in the building materials industry. Brad Messer has been appointed Midwest region vice president …
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QXO reported $4.9 billion in net sales for the third quarter of 2026, reflecting its rapid expansion in building products distribution following the acquisitions of Kodiak Building Partners and TopBuild. The Greenwich, Connecticut-based company reported a net loss of $123 …
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Canadian Tire Corporation reported a 3.2% increase in comparable retail sales for the third quarter of 2026, with gains in seasonal merchandise, automotive products and e-commerce offering a look at how one of Canada’s largest hardware competitors is attracting shoppers. …
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Uber Technologies, Inc. and Tractor Supply Company have announced a new nationwide partnership, bringing Tractor Supply’s extensive assortment of pet food, animal care products, lawn and garden supplies, tools, outdoor essentials and more to the Uber marketplace. Customers can now …
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QXO, Inc. recently announced the appointment of Dev Ahuja as the company’s chief financial officer. He will succeed Ihsan Essaid, who has been promoted to vice chairman, an executive role, with both positions becoming effective in January 2027. Ahuja has …
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James Hardie Building Products Inc. recently announced Midnight Black as its 2027 Color of the Year. Once primarily reserved for trim, windows and architectural accents, black has evolved into a defining element of the modern exterior, reflecting homeowners’ growing willingness …
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Equipping a new crop of leaders in the independent home improvement channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) wrapped up its college-level premier management school. The Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) develops store managers and emerging leaders into …
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