The empty-shelf challenge

Supply-chain shortages are hitting independent hardware stores right between the aisles.

Quikrete Industry Dashboard: NAICS numbers

The National Retail Federation celebrates strong numbers for September.

American Rental Association reports that revenue could climb 9.9% in 2022.

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Lowe’s: More joy for holidays

Make More holiday campaign decks the halls earlier, brings back fresh cut trees.
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DSI partners with Sherwood Lumber

Sherwood Lumber will distribute DSI’s Westbury aluminum railing products in New England and Mid-Atlantic markets.
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MoistureShield, BlueLinx expand distribution in the East

BlueLinx branches in six eastern states will offer the full line of MoistureShield composite decking products to dealers.

Gordon's LV MAX fast-acting weed killer is put to work in the Garden State.

Registration is now open for the 2021 Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply Award. Join us at Fairmont Chicago on November 10 -11.

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National Hardware Show is back

The industry returns to Vegas for home improvement discovery.
LMC dealers gather in Atlanta for 'Leadership Summit'

The conference draws 55 dealer participants along with presentations from local major corporations, including Chick-fil-A and Porsche.
Housing starts slide in September

Single-family building starts and permits nearly break even with the prior month.
McCoy's readying new Texas location

The latest location in Spicewood will follow a similar store format as other recent McCoy's openings.
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The Sakrete App demo in Ken's N.J. Garage

Concrete made easy, with the help of a smart phone app.
GP expands the reach of its ForceField

Innovative product is approved for sloped-roof-application uses
Roseburg, LP execs join AWC board

Roseburg CEO Grady Mulbery and LP SVP Mike Blosser have been elected to the American Wood Council's board of directors.
Poll question: Inflationary discussion

To what extent are you seeing prices rise in front of your eyes?

As technology evolves, retailers are faced with serving their customers in an increasingly competitive and fast-paced environment.

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