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Remodeling sentiment sagged in Q1 2025

Consumer squeamishness over economic uncertainty is taking a toll.

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Gold Beach Lumber acquires Hennick’s Home Center

The company now has nine locations throughout western Oregon.

Rising renovation trends

HIRI shares eight factors on the rise, along with strategic considerations.

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Top Women Profile Series

Meg Walbridge carries on the family tradition.

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Deck Focus: Building Strong

Simpson Strong-Tie helps make a difference.

Ken’s New Jersey Garage: CUTEK Extreme

A colorful demonstration of CUTEK Extreme high-performance wood oil.

The 2025 Field Guide to Decking

Despite a cautious outlook for the remodeling market, leading decking manufacturers are seeing strong sales growth, driven by product innovation, sustainability, and evolving homeowner preferences.

ABC Supply continues to grow

Two new locations and a pair of promotions.
All Star Review: W.Va., Wis., Wyo.

Counting down the 2024 STIHL Hardware All Stars
NLBMDA weighs in on Canadian duty dustup

The organization is advocating against duty increases and possible tariffs.
PWT and Domtar extend partnership

The companies aim to ensure a seamless supply chain from tree to finished product.
Georgia-Pacific names gypsum business leader

Julie Howard will oversee more than 3,000 employees and 12 gypsum mills.
Throwback Thursday: Sears and appliances

In 2003, Sears was still the king of the appliance category.
Poll results: On tech adoption

Not a single vote cast for ‘ahead of the curve.’
Report: Builders bracing for rising costs

According to Houzz, concerns also include high interest rates and spooked buyers.
LMC appoints Mid-Atlantic manager

TC Feick brings 40 years of experience in the LBM industry.
Builders FirstSource expands in Reno

Truckee Tahoe Lumber Co. is BFS’s latest acquisition.

PDIS24

The 2024 Top 150

The Industry Leaderboard adjusts to a new reality.

Bulletins

Feb 18, 2025
Sherwin-Williams acquires Brazilian paint business for $1.15 billion
Jan 21, 2025
Duluth Trading Co. invests in order management
Nov 19, 2024
Beacon builds on ecommerce platform
Oct 1, 2024
U-C Coatings launches new website

Insights & Opinion
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  Dinner with Dr. Ike
  A Texas retail legend at the B-Line Diner.
  
  Kenneth Clark
- 4/2/2025
  On Sales: Pillars of Professionalism
  Unlock success with focus, effort, and attitude.
  
  Brian McCauley
Feel Good Friday
- 4/4/2025
  84 Lumber donates materials for Asheville recovery
  The company provided $15,000 to the Rebuilding Hollers Foundation.
- 3/27/2025
  Revisiting storm-torn Carolina
  Lowe’s commits another $2 million toward recovery.
  
  Feel Good Friday

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