The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter of 2025, posting a reading of 60, a one point increase over Q2. “Overall, remodelers remain optimistic about the market, although …
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Lowe’s announced it has completed its acquisition of Foundation Building Materials (FBM), a building materials distribution company with over 370 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Through the acquisition, Lowe’s will be expanding its pro customer offerings and faster fulfillment. …
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Retail sales slowed in September but increased on a year-over-year basis as retailers prepare for the holiday season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Retail sales dipped in September as consumers hit the pause button after two solid months of …
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R.P. Lumber Co., recently announced the acquisition of Dye Home Improvement, a hardware store and lumberyard brand with locations in Monticello and Monon, Indiana. “I was somewhat familiar with R.P. Lumber before talks of an acquisition began,” says Art Dragoo, owner …
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Monthly import cargo volumes are expected to fall below the 2 million TEU mark for the remainder of the year, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “This year’s peak …
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Packing 150-mile-per-hour winds and storm surges as high as 15 feet, the Category 4 Hurricane Ian ravaged southwest Florida in September 2022. Directly in the path of the storm was The Goodz, Inc., an independent hardware store in Fort Myers …
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Ace Hardware has earned the No. 5 ranking on the Franchise Times Top 400 list for the fourth year in a row. The Franchise Times Top 400 is an exclusive annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global …
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Home Depot launched its Pro Xtra Week, a week dedicated to exclusive deals for members of the company’s Pro loyalty program. Through Oct. 12, 2025, members can earn up to 25% off select building materials, participate in tiered savings deals …
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