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Kenneth Clark

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Ken Clark has covered hardware stores, lumberyards and the building product distribution industry since 2006, and he has visited dealer locations from coast to coast. He's a graduate of Indiana University and a supporter of the Embrace Kids Foundation.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

4/8/2024
Poll question: Depot and SRS
Looking for reactions to this year’s biggest deal.

Kenneth Clark
4/5/2024
Top Three for Week 14
The highlight reel of top stories from HBSDealer.com.

Kenneth Clark
4/4/2024
EYE on RETAIL: A 2024 forecast
National Retail Federation forecasts over $5.2 trillion in sales

Kenneth Clark
4/3/2024
Lowe’s in four charts
See state-by-state store counts and department sales over time.

Kenneth Clark
4/1/2024
Nonresidential construction slips
After big gains in 2023, industry trade group sees small decline.

Kenneth Clark
4/1/2024
Poll question: The commission question
There are new rules governing real-estate-agent commissions. What's your take?

Kenneth Clark
4/1/2024
The SRS Deal: Times are changing
Thoughts on The Home Depot's blockbuster acquisition.

Kenneth Clark
3/29/2024
The Top Three for Week 13
Highlights of the major headlines from the hardware and building supply industry.

Kenneth Clark
3/29/2024
Quikrete Industry Dashboard
Stock prices are up, as the Consumer Confidence Index holds steady.

Kenneth Clark
3/28/2024
EYE ON RETAIL: Playing for growth
Academy Sports + Outdoors has big plans for expansion.

Kenneth Clark