Builders FirstSource (BFS) and Union Pacific recently announced a partnership for a new rail-served facility in Bennett, Colorado. Located at Rocky Mountain Rail Park, the new facility connects Builders FirstSource with key markets. With Bennett quickly emerging as a hub …
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Hancock Lumber recently hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking event for the company’s 44,000-square-foot Oxford facility and celebrated the official hiring of Brian Mills as the facility’s general manager. Once complete, the Oxford facility will feature advanced automation and the latest technology …
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The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released its annual list of the Top 100 Retailers, compiled by Kantar. The 2026 Top 100 Retailers ranks the industry’s largest companies according to 2025 U.S. retail sales. As the largest retailers continue to expand …
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The number of open positions in the construction sector increased in May, 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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Today, joined by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, Do it Best Group announced the company’s strategic decision to align the headquarters of Do it Best and True Value in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Do it Best Group CEO Dan Starr and Do …
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For over 125 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has been serving the needs of independent home improvement retailers across North America, helping retailers be better and more profitable. NHPA publishes two respected monthly magazines that serve …
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spoga+gafa 2026 saw success in Cologne from June 22 to 24, 2026 with high international participation, the creation of strong business connections and a positive response to new formats. Driven by very positive feedback, changing supply and ordering cycles and …
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QXO, Inc. and TopBuild Corp. recently announced that stockholders of both companies overwhelmingly approved all proposals required for QXO to complete its acquisition of TopBuild at the companies’ respective Special Meetings. Approximately 99% of the votes cast at QXO’s Special …
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