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Paint Brands Raise Prices Amid Supply Disruptions and Oil Costs
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (196+ words) Annie Dameworth April 9, 2026 Industry News, News Major paint companies have announced upcoming price hikes due to supply chain disruptions and oil price increases caused by the conflict in the Middle East, which are now impacting customers directly. In a letter…...
ECI Expands Rock Solid MAX POS Platform into Canadian Building Supplies Market
1+ day, 10+ min ago (137+ words) Annie Dameworth April 8, 2026 Product News, Products ECI Software Solutions, Inc. , announced the official expansion of its Rock Solid MAX point-of-sale platform for building supplies businesses into the Canadian market. The launch of Rock Solid MAX in Canada offers a "right-sized…...
Bed Bath & Beyond to Acquire Lumber Liquidators Parent Company
22+ hour, 5+ min ago (156+ words) Annie Dameworth April 8, 2026 Industry News, News Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. , owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY, Kirkland's and a blockchain asset portfolio, recently announced it has signed a letter of intent to acquire the equity interests and substantially…...
Trex Named to Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026 List
1+ day, 48+ min ago (253+ words) Annie Dameworth April 8, 2026 Industry News, News Trex Company announced it has been named to Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026 list. The honor follows Trex being named America's Most Trusted Decking Brand for the sixth consecutive year and the recognition…...
Deckorators Acquires Moisture Shield Assets
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (233+ words) Hardware Retailing Deckorators recently announced it has acquired the remaining operating assets for Moisture Shield decking, a decking and outdoor living brand. "The addition of Moisture Shield strengthens our ability to innovate and serve our customers," says Ryan Kemp, executive…...
The Lowe's Foundation Commits $250 Million to the Trades
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (231+ words) Annie Dameworth April 7, 2026 Industry News, News The Lowe's Foundation recently announced an expanded $250 million commitment to help train and develop 250, 000 tradespeople by 2035 through its Gable Grants program. The announcement comes as Associated Builders and Contractors estimates that 349, 000 net new construction…...
Ace Hardware Expands Last Mile Through Partnership With Uber Eats
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (147+ words) Lindsey Thompson April 7, 2026 Industry News Uber Technologies Inc. and Ace Hardware announced a new partnership that will bring over 3, 700 Ace Hardware locations across all 50 states to the Uber Eats platform. Going live today, customers can use the Uber Eats app…...
NHS Concept to Commerce Meets Need for Sourcing, Product Discovery
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (728+ words) Lindsey Thompson April 5, 2026 Industry Events, Industry News "I think that as retailers, we get stuck in our four walls," says Gina Schaefer, founder of A Few Cool Hardware Stores. "So coming to shows like this are a great way to…...
Domestic Sourcing Shapes Buying Decisions, HIRI Study Finds
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (291+ words) Jacob Musselman April 2, 2026 Industry News, News "These findings show that the "Made in America" label is not just a patriotic talking point but a practical decision factor for certain audiences," says Dave King, executive director of HIRI. "For companies that…...
Mc Coy's Building Supply Hops Into Spring with Family-Friendly Event
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (162+ words) Annie Dameworth April 2, 2026 Checkouts Mc Coy's Building Supply rang in the spring season with an Easter-themed event, bringing in families for a day of creativity and community. During the store's "Hop To It" event, children and their families were invited…...