Howard Walker’s True Value Hardware Grand Opening Howard Walker’s True Value Hardware in Henrietta, Texas, officially opened earlier this month with a community grand opening celebration. The store is located in the former Olsen Stelzer Boot and Saddlery building, a …
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Modest Growth in Home Improvement Spending Expected Through 2026
Annual spending for home improvements and maintenance is expected to grow modestly through 2026, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University. …
Read More »Challenges Homeowners Face When Hiring Renovation Professionals
According to data from Houzz, an online design trends platform, 88% of homeowners hire professionals to complete renovation projects in their homes. Houzz found the top factors homeowners look for when hiring contractors and designers to work on their homes. …
Read More »Builder Confidence Remains Low Amid Tariff Concerns and Rising Costs
Increased economic uncertainty due to tariff concerns and high building material costs has kept builder sentiment low, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). “The recent dip in mortgage rates …
Read More »Lowe’s to Acquire Artisan Design Group for $1.325 Billion.
Artisan Design Group (ADG) was recently sold to Lowe’s Companies for $1.325 billion by The Sterling Group, a private equity firm. ADG, a nationwide design, distribution and installation services provider based in Dallas, Texas, operates 132 distribution, design and service …
Read More »Ace Hardware Announces Partnership With Major League Baseball
For the next three years, Ace Hardware will be the Official Hardware and Home Improvement Retail Partner of Major League Baseball. “We’re excited to partner with Ace Hardware, another iconic American brand whose impact has been felt by consumers around …
Read More »Retail Sales Rise Moderately in March Amid Tariff Concerns
The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor recently reported increased retail sales in March following two months of declines. Although sales grew, the gains were moderate due to concerns of rising tariffs. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Sales …
Read More »Gold Beach Lumber Yard Acquires 2 Hennick’s Home Center Stores
Gold Beach Lumber Yard announced the acquisition of the Hennick’s Home Center locations in Bandon and Lakeside, Oregon. After adding the new locations, Gold Beach Lumber Yard‘s store count is now nine locations. Hennick’s Home Center operated as a Do …
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