BMC acquires TW Perry

TW Perry brings sales of $200 million to BMC.

The replay: Investing in eCommerce success

Hemlock Hardware and RP Lumber join HBSDealer in an eCommerce discussion.

84 Lumber reaches a record milestone

The Pennsylvania pro dealer giant has hit the $4 billion sales mark in 2020.

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Stating the case for offsite construction

Experts say offsite construction is the solution to more housing production and a growing labor shortage.

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Hiring slows in November

Construction gained 27,000 jobs last month but retail sees losses.

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Bain Capital offering notes in US LBM acquisition

Affiliate BCPE Ulysses Merger Sub will offer $390 million in senior notes due 2028.

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Fulcrum Building Group buys majority stake in Ford Lumber & Millwork

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Poll results: Shopping local

How has the shop-local movement fared during the pandemic? Here are the results.

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PaulB has Pennsylvania expansion plans

The hardware store chain plans to open a third location featuring 25,000 square feet of products and services.

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Quikrete Industry Dashboard

Gas prices and unemployment rate hold steady on the consumer dials.

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Eye on Retail: FedEx acquiring e-commerce platform

FedEx continues bolstering its e-commerce capabilities as it competes with Amazon’s growing proprietary delivery capacity.

People News

BlueLinx names national sales manager of Outdoor Living

Mike Reasons brings more than 20 years of sales and management experience to the distributor.

New Product Showcase: The video

New Product Showcase -- "Ken's New Jersey Garage" edition -- is back. The latest episode features The Magnetic ToolMat, from Castle Rock, Colo.-based Master Magnetics.

The Technology Handbook: From the Future to the Frontlines of Hardware Store Retailing

10/5/2020 — As technology evolves, retailers are faced with serving their customers in an increasingly competitive and fast-paced environment.

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Simpson Strong-Tie donates to hurricane relief

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Praise for ‘My Tando Home Creator’

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American Wood Council elects Brodie as chairman

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LP Building Solutions OSB recognized by BMC

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Simpson Strong-Tie moves to new warehouse in Minnesota

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Fulcrum Building Group buys majority stake in Ford Lumber & Millwork

US LBM acquires Ridgefield Supply Company

NAHB says more lumber tariff cuts are needed

84 Lumber increases ‘giving’ back this holiday season

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Eggfest canceled. Philanthropy continues.

House-Hasson Hardware names new warehouse manager

Nation's Best acquires Connolly's Do it Best

Orgill is shaking up its event strategy

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Small town store uses high tech to become big success

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LBM adapting to the new retail environment

Several trends reinforce the need for dealers to integrate online and physical channels.

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