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NRF Predicts Record Mother’s Day Spending

Mother's Day spending

Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record $35.7 billion, according to the annual consumer survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper …

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Do it Best Names Eric Knox Director of LBM Sales

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Do it Best has announced the appointment of Eric Knox as the new director of LBM sales. Formerly the director of strategic business development, Eric brings a proven track record and a wealth of sales experience. Eric will focus on …

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Ward Lumber Announces New CEO

Ward Lumber

Ward Lumber announced Bryan Mellick as its new CEO. “Bryan really stood out from our first conversation,” say Tim Clark, cooperative board president. “It was clear right away that he had all the elements in a leader we were looking …

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R.P. Lumber Expands to South Dakota

R.P. Lumber South Dakota

R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. announced it will be acquiring Custer Do It Best Hardware & Lumber, an independently owned retailer in Custer, South Dakota. The transaction is scheduled to close April 19th. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Current …

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NKBA Releases 2023 Q3 Recap and 2024 Outlook

NKBA Outlook 2024

The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) has a positive outlook on the kitchen and bath industry for 2024. Split into four primary industry segments, the NKBA/John Burns Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KMBI) covers design, building and construction, manufacturing …

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Do it Best Announces 2024 Spring Open Buying Day

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Do it Best will host this year’s Spring Open Buying Day on April 24 at its world headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The company aims to expand the range of products from domestic and international vendors for its member-owners.  Qualified …

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Rust-Oleum Expands in California

Rust-Oleum Expands

Rust-Oleum has expanded its distribution capabilities with its center in Riverside, California, fulfilling products specifically tailored for roof restoration projects. This is the latest addition to the network of roofing product distribution centers, which includes the centers in San Antonio, Texas, …

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