The Home Depot recently released its Q3 2025 financial results, reporting a $1.1 billion increase in net sales, reaching $41.4 billion. Total sales include approximately $900 million from the recent acquisition of GMS Inc. The company also reported a 0.2% …
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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 …
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 …
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