Tractor Supply Company recently released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a boost in net sales, primarily led by new store openings and comparable store sales. The company reported net sales of $3.59 billion, a 3.6% …
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Mother’s Day Spending Expected to Hit $38 Billion
Consumer spending on Mother’s Day is expected to reach a record $38 billion this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount surpasses last year’s total spending of $34.1 …
Read More »Lee Hardware and Building Supply Preserves Legacy Through Open Succession Planning and Humble Leadership
Known for its exceptional customer service, retail excellence and leadership, Lee Hardware & Building Supply is a beloved establishment with two locations in Waycross and Lakeland, Georgia. Operated by third-generation owner, Heather Lee Bruner, Lee Hardware embodies the values of …
Read More »Construction Trades Decline as White-Collar Roles Surge
The number of workers in the construction labor force moving toward management, business and technical roles is gaining momentum, according to the NAHB’s analysis of the latest 2024 American Community Survey (ACS). The share of construction trades workers has declined …
Read More »QXO to Acquire TopBuild, Become 2nd Largest Publicly Traded Building Products Distributor
QXO announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TopBuild Corp. for approximately $17 billion, significantly expanding QXO’s scale and capabilities across the building products value chain. The transaction is expected to be immediately and substantially …
Read More »Big C Lumber Announces New GM
Big C Lumber announced the promotion of Courtney Kaptur to general manager of its location in Three Oaks, Michigan. Kaptur began her career with the company as a kitchen and bath designer and later advanced to assistant manager at the …
Read More »Rural King Opens 150th Store
Rural King announced the grand opening of its new store in Sebring, Florida, marking the company’s 150th location nationwide. Grand opening festivities will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tasting event and a free tote bag for the first 150 customers, along …
Read More »Home Depot Acquires Automation Firm
The Home Depot announced it has acquired SIMPL Automation, a Waltham, Massachusetts-based automation and technology systems company. SIMPL uses advanced engineering and AI to help distribution facilities operate faster and more efficiently. Its technology furthers the company’s strategy of same-day/next-day …
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