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An existing-home bounce back
The Quikrete Industry Dashboard displays the major metrics.
Three products built for speed
Benefits include saving time on the job site, or around the deck.

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Video Showcase: An LBM ‘Rookie of the Year’
84 Lumber celebrates high performance at annual awards banquet.
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Poll question: On sustainability
Where does “sustainability” rank among your company’s goals.
LUMBERYARDS
Cook County Home Center acquires Sawtooth Lumber
Sawtooth Lumber will now serve as the company’s “Westside” branch.
Outdoor Power
Cat 60V Self-Propelled Lawnmower
The self-propelled mower features TorqueLogic, a torque-on-demand system that maintains constant cutting efficiency.
Opinion
Poll results: Who needs non-competes?
Readers weigh-in on a Federal Trade Commission proposal.
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Billy Bastek named Home Depot EVP of merchandising
The 33-year company veteran is appointed top merchant following the departure of Jeff Kinnaird.
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Housing starts turn up, stocks turn down
Quikrete Industry Dashboard reveals the latest major metrics.
VIDEO
Top Story Rundown: March Madness edition
A tournament-ready episode of the weekly Rundown.
People News
Herrington elected Chairman of LBM Advantage
Richard Herrington is a fourth-generation owner and vice president/general manager at Herrington's, a New York-based prodealer.
Market Insights
EYE on RETAIL: Discretionary spending fades in February
Weekly declines have remained relatively consistent through the first two months of 2023.
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Housing starts rebound in February
Starts for buildings with five units or more jumped ahead 24.1% for the month.
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Monthly sales report shows mixed results
NAICS 444 sales are up and down as hardware store sales improve over 2022.