Job growth in August slowed as the unemployment rate rose to the highest level in four years, signaling a continued cooling in the U.S. labor market, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Eye on Housing report. The …
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The first partnership of its kind in the independent channel, Ace Hardware and DoorDash, a leading local commerce platform, are partnering to offer on-demand delivery of home improvement essentials from over 4,000 Ace locations across the U.S. “Ace is …
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In August, Rural King celebrated its 65th anniversary, marking more than six decades of steady growth from a single store in Mattoon, Illinois, to more than 140 locations across 14 states. The company prides itself on supporting its loyal and …
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spoga+gafa, the leading trade fair for garden lifestyle and barbecue, recently announced a new hall concept for the 2026 show. Object.Europe, designed by the editor of H.O.M.E. magazine and renowned voice in international design and architecture, Angelika Müller, will feature …
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It’s been less than a year since the biggest news the channel has seen in decades broke, when True Value filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October and Do it Best successfully closed on the purchase of True Value in …
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Mortgage rates continued to decline in August and are now reporting at the lowest rate since November 2024, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.59%, 13 basis points (bps) lower than July, while the 15-year rate declined …
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Bayview Building Materials announced it has changed its name to Elma Building Center, reflecting the community the store serves in Elma, Washington. “Our new name reflects our deep connection to the Elma community, and we’re excited to showcase our newly …
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Rocky’s Ace Hardware recently announced the purchase of its newest location in Manchester, Connecticut, marking its third store in the state. Construction on the store will begin immediately and the company anticipates opening the new location in February 2026. “We’re …
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