True Value is returning to national advertising with the launch of its new brand awareness campaign, “Your Project, Your Way,” designed to reintroduce one of America’s most iconic hardware retailers to a younger generation of DIYers. Anchored in individuality and …
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Mortgage Rates Continue Decline at the End of 2025
At the end of December 2025, long-term mortgage rates were at the lowest level since September 2024, continuing the steady decline seen since mid-2025. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19% in December, 5 basis points (bps) lower than November, while …
Read More »Lowe’s Expands Texas Footprint with Two New Store Openings in January
Lowe’s announced the opening of two Texas stores set to open at the end of January. Lowe’s of Celina, Texas, is slated to open on Jan. 23 and Lowe’s of Manvel, Texas, has a planned opening of Jan. 30. These …
Read More »84 Lumber Opens New Texas Door Shop
84 Lumber recently announced the opening of its newest shop located near Austin, Texas. “This new door shop strengthens our commitment to Central Texas builders and showcases our investment in the region,” says 84 Lumber Texas area manager Nick Boyd. …
Read More »ABC Supply Announces Leadership Changes at Town & Country Industries
ABC Supply Co., Inc. recently announced updates to its leadership structure at Town & Country Industries (TCI), a division of ABC Supply. As part of the updates, district manager Coe Steele will take on more responsibilities within TCI effective Jan. …
Read More »Ace Hardware Recognized for Customer Service and Top UX Performance
Ace Hardware was recently named one of the nation’s top brands for customer service, ranking No. 36 overall on the Forbes 2026 Best Customer Service List. This ranking places Ace in the top 2% of more than 3,500 companies evaluated …
Read More »White House Announces Delay in Tariffs on Furniture, Cabinets and Vanities
President Donald Trump has announced a proclamation to delay increases on tariffs for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities until Jan. 1, 2027, invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. In October, the White House imposed a …
Read More »Pending Home Sales Up in November
Pending home sales in November increased 3.3% from October 2025 and were up 2.6% year over year, according to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Pending Home Sales Report. The Northeast, Midwest, South and West all saw month-over-month and year-over-year …
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