Housing starts slip in August

As total starts fade, single-family starts gain ground.

Construction input prices rise in August

Softwood lumber prices are up 45% year-over-year.

Ken's New Jersey Garage fights ants

A no-mess Rescue! solution to ants in the house.

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New home sales climb in August

Sales of new single-family homes are up 43.2% compared to the pace from a year ago.

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Eye on Retail: Amazon sets Prime Day date

An internal Amazon email points to mid-October for the 2020 edition of its Prime Day online sales extravaganza.

Financial

HBSDealer Stock Watch: Thursday's ticker

Wall Street rebounded on Thursday, lifting hardware and building supply stocks.

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Ken Goodgame joins Costello's Ace

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Home Depot launches a product for the times

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Existing-home sales continue momentum in August

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STIHL Hardware All Stars: Iowa, Kan. and Ky.

Meet the retailers that perform at an all-star level.

Lowe's News

Top Women Profile: Margi Vagell

At Lowe's, a focus on diversity

LUMBERYARDS

HPM continues to expand in Hawaii

HPM Building Supply is now the state’s exclusive distributor of SCAFCO steel framing materials.

DISTRIBUTORS/CO-OPS

Ken Goodgame joins Costello's Ace

A veteran hardware merchant joins a growing Long Island, N.Y.-based retail business.

LUMBERYARDS

Leaders of Lumber: James Drexinger, American Construction Source

American Construction Source (ACS) has quickly become a strong presence among the ranks of pro dealers.

Golden Hammer Video: SNAPTRACK

Three interesting facts about the no-spline screen porch system.

HBS Dealer 2020 Decking Handbook

8/17/2020 — Get the latest on trends, styles, and industry innovations in this year’s guide to decking.

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24

Diamond Vogel's color of the year

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23

House looks to avoid government shutdown

Sep

23

Lumber Liquidators appoints new SVP, legal counsel

Sep

22

Fortune Brands executive chairman retiring

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Hammond Lumber names new leadership

Facey retiring from LBM Advantage

Foster Lumber celebrates 100 years

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A milestone for Tractor Supply

Registration opens for Virtual National Hardware Show

Frager's celebrates a centennial

Do it Best Corp. buys into acquisitions

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27

LBM adapting to the new retail environment

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

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11

Tech Blog: Great expectations in retail

Using data to enhance the shopping experience, improve customer satisfaction.

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