Existing-home sales show September strength

Existing single-family home sales are up nearly 22% on a year-over-year basis.

Building material spending should boom in 2021

John Burns Real Estate Consulting CEO says single-family home construction materials spending could increase by 25% next year.

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Technology

SRS Distribution enters tech partnership with Hover

The Hover platform, including 3D models for estimation, will be integrated into SRS’s Roof Hub tool.

People News

Concord Lumber announces promotions

Veterans Chris Maffetone and Andy DeMars have been promoted in Concord’s ColorWorks division.

Home Builders

New home sales stumble in September

As prices continue to gain ground, the supply of new single-family homes is down more than 32% from September 2019.

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Tractor Supply sales jump 31%

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Lawmakers want action on lumber prices and supply

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Major Huttig shareholder objects to acquisition offer

Lowe's News

At Lowe’s, holiday deals begin early

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Eye on Retail: Five predictions for retail 2021

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MoistureShield and BlueLinx expand distribution in three states

BlueLinx has added MoistureShield composite decking to branch locations in Wisconsin, Michigan and Louisiana.

Poll question: politics in the office

Have you had a political argument with a colleague lately?

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HBSDealer Stock Watch: declines across the board

Hardware and building supply stocks struggled along with the rest of Wall Street on Monday.

Market Insights

Remodelers say lumber is in short supply

NAHB Q3 Remodeling Market Index shows remodelers facing lean supplies of OSB and plywood.

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The video: Townsend Building Supply

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Swatting flies in Ken's New Jersey Garage

A demonstration video of The Rescue! Reusable Fly Trap.

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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Bulletins

Oct

23

Benjamin Obdyke names new market development manager

Oct

22

Senate rejects latest relief legislation

Oct

20

Armstrong Flooring names new CFO

Oct

20

Murray Bishop named director of sales at STIHL

Oct

19

Tractor Supply EVP, general counsel leaving

LUMBERYARDS

Lawmakers want action on lumber prices and supply

84 Lumber launches Houston hiring drive

Professional Builders Supply hires CFO

Alexander Lumber expands window and door offerings

HARDWARE STORES

Tractor Supply sales jump 31%

Carr Hardware’s round-up success

Fun facts about the 2020 Top Guns

Emery Jensen launches turnkey hardware program

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19

Small town store uses high tech to become big success

Taking care of business in Buffalo, S.D.

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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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