Amazon recently announced in a message sent to Amazon employees the company’s decision to reduce its corporate workforce by around 14,000 roles, citing AI innovation as a main driver for the decision. “The reductions we’re sharing today are a continuation …
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With economic uncertainties still looming, Ace Hardware is working to capture market share for holiday spending with its curated gift guides stocked with must-have brands and hot deals. “For generations, neighbors have trusted Ace to make their holidays brighter,” says …
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The Sherwin-Williams Company and PPG Industries Inc. recently released financial results for the third quarter of 2025. Sherwin-Williams Consolidated net sales in Q3 increased 3.2% to $6.36 billion for Sherwin-Williams. Net sales increased primarily due to higher sales in the …
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Home prices in August grew at the lowest annual rate in over two years, according to the recent release of the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index and an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye on Housing. …
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Great Lakes Ace Hardware recently announced it has agreed to acquire Macomb Ace Hardware in Macomb Township, Michigan. The transaction is expected to close Jan. 11, 2026. “Our goal was to be a difference maker and trusted neighbor in our …
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An important partner of NHPA, the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) hosted its annual Summit in Chicago. The 2025 Home Improvement Insights Summit sent attendees home loaded with practical best practices based in current data and research. On Day 1, …
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In a retail environment that is challenging and ever-changing, independent home improvement retailers are looking for any competitive advantages they can to gain market share, protect margins and bring in new customers. At the 2025 Fall Dealer Market, which took …
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Inflation was up in September, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 3% in the last year, the highest reading since January 2025. The CPI rose 0.3% in September, …
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