IKEA U.S. introduced its first-ever Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) program in partnership with Afterpay, providing increased financial accessibility through a budget-friendly payment option for shoppers. Afterpay “Pay in 4” service is now available nationwide in-store and online at IKEA.com …
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Home Hardware Fall Homecoming Emphasizes Strength in Collaboration
Full of energy and high spirits, Home Hardware dealers convened at the Enercare Center in Toronto, Ontario, for the Home Hardware Fall 2023 Homecoming, Sept. 13-15. Revolving around the theme of “Together We Build,” the event highlighted how working together …
Read More »Encourage Jobs in the Trades With Careers in Construction Month
This October is the eleventh annual Careers in Construction Month (CICM). Led by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and Build Your Future (BYF), this month-long campaign aims to increase public awareness of construction careers and inspire …
Read More »Hot Products – September 20, 2023
Hard Hat (sponsored) Reinvented from the inside out, 3M™ SecureFit™ Hard Hats feature Patented Pressure Diffusion Technology, incorporating self-adjusting front paddles along the forehead. This 4-point ratchet suspension system flexes and self adjusts to the size of the wearer’s head, …
Read More »Tile Trends for the Bathroom and Beyond
During its spring show, Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, shared ceramic tile trends for 2023. The trends were gathered and forecasted by the three leading international tile associations and sponsors of Coverings 2023—Ceramics of …
Read More »Aubuchon Co. to Transition to Ace Hardware
The Aubuchon Co., a 112-store chain in the Northeast, has joined Ace Hardware and will spend three years transitioning 76 of its stores to the Ace brand. Aubuchon is a fourth-generation, family-owned company, headquartered in Westminster, Massachusetts, operating hardware stores …
Read More »Dunn-Edwards Announces 2024 Color + Design Trends to Watch
Dunn-Edwards Corp. has announced its 2024 Color + Design Trends, a collection of 48 hues across four inspired color palettes: New Dawn, Time of Comfort, View to Wonder and Cinematic Heritage. The expert-curated palettes project confidence and optimism for the future …
Read More »C2 Paint Names Thermal as 2024 Color of the Year
Choosing a refreshing blue that’s both invigorating and calming, C2 Paint has named Thermal #752 as its 2024 Color of the Year to uplift and energize our homes. Because it encapsulates elements of air and water, it serves as a …
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