The Lowe’s Foundation recently announced an expanded $250 million commitment to help train and develop 250,000 tradespeople by 2035 through its Gable Grants program. The announcement comes as Associated Builders and Contractors estimates that 349,000 net new construction are needed …
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Deckorators recently announced it has acquired the remaining operating assets for MoistureShield decking, a decking and outdoor living brand. “The addition of MoistureShield strengthens our ability to innovate and serve our customers,” says Ryan Kemp, executive vice president of Deckorators. …
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Uber Technologies Inc. and Ace Hardware announced a new partnership that will bring over 3,700 Ace Hardware locations across all 50 states to the Uber Eats platform. Going live today, customers can use the Uber Eats app to shop their …
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For the past 60 years, the Retailers’ Choice Awards, presented by the North American Hardware and Paint Association, have highlighted the best products on display at the National Hardware Show. New for 2026, the Retailers’ Choice Awards expanded to include all …
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Hillman Solutions Corp. announced it has acquired the Campbell Chain & Fittings (“Campbell”) business, a premier manufacturer and supplier of industrial chain-related products, from Apex Tool Group, LLC. This acquisition expands Hillman’s position within the industrial MRO sector of the …
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Injecting energy into the home industry and delivering on the promise of a newly imagined show, NHS Concept to Commerce wrapped up three days of smart sourcing connections, exciting product discovery and networking that led to new connections. The event, …
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Mead Lumber announced it has acquired OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware in Guthrie, Oklahoma, from owner Bill VanSant on April 1, 2026. “We are excited to welcome OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware into the Mead Lumber family,” says …
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The number of open positions in construction was down in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down measurably from three years ago due to …
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