The Quikrete Industry Dashboard

Building material and gas prices continue to rise.

Browne's Building Center includes a full-line, covered lumberyard for builders, contractors, and DIYers.

One on One with Brent Burger

HBSDealer speaks with Aubuchon Company’s head of acquisitions.

Beacon gains ground in three states

An acquisition adds five locations to Beacon’s growing roster.

Beacon Truck NEW 2024

NAICS 444 sales down from last year

Still, government data shows increase from February.

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Decking insights: PWT is on a mission

From Pacific Woodtech, Treated LVL brings innovation to bear.

Ken’s New Jersey Garage: Marble makeover

A demonstration of the Marble Dream resurfacing kit

The 2024 Field Guide to Decking

From innovative concepts to making outdoor rooms a reality — these five leading decking suppliers share challenges and successes.

Dutch Boy Paints launches new lines at Menards

New Barn & Fence and Aluminum paint options are available exclusively at the Midwest home improvement retailer.

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Cronin Ace Hardware in Fla. to open

New family owned store in Jacksonville welcomes the community.
The ‘Top Three’ rundown for week 15

Highlights and headlines from the hardware and building supply industry.
Builder survey shows gains

More builders report positive year-over-year increases in traffic and sales.
Lainey Wilson performs for Tractor Supply

The award-winning singer-songwriter will continue to represent the retailer’s brand.
HIRI expects accelerated home improvement spending

Pro market sales predicted to grow at a slower pace.
Rust-Oleum adds roofing distribution capacity

Coatings maker expands roof restoration offerings at its California warehouse.
Jeld-Wen closing two window plants

The manufacturer is discontinuing its line of Auraline composite windows.
EYE on RETAIL: Forklift innovation

Walmart rolls out autonomous forklifts at high-tech DCs.
Commodity prices in March

PPI shows softwood lumber index rising from February to March.

PDIS24

The Top 150 Leaderboard

The 2023 Top 150 Leaderboard tracks the retail leaders in the home improvement, building materials, and hardware industry.

Bulletins

Apr 5, 2024
BLD Connection announces conference dates
Apr 4, 2024
SCMA elects 2024 officers
Mar 14, 2024
PWT names special advisor
Mar 8, 2024
Beacon’s female roofing pro of the year is underway

Insights & Opinion
- 4/15/2024
  Insights on the value of feedback
  Actionable criticism is ‘the breakfast of champions.’
  
  Joe Scarlett
- 4/1/2024
  The SRS Deal: Times are changing
  Thoughts on The Home Depot's blockbuster acquisition.
  
  Kenneth Clark
The Hardware Guy
- 3/17/2024
  Wearin' the hardware hat
  Gregory Meeske wants to open a new store; ‘hardware is right for me,’ he says.
  
  Tim Burke
- 3/14/2024
  The Hardware Guy blog, from Dallas
  ‘Nearly live from the Ace spring show floor.’
  
  Tim Burke

Featured Products

Simpson Pivot Door System

The system offers the sought-after look of an oversized door on a pivot hinge.

Simpson Door Company Pivot Door System

Silvermine Stone into Maryland

Silvermine

LP Building Solutions expands NovaCore line

LP new NovaCore sheathing

Bidet seats from Bemis

Bemis

Simpson Strong-Tie expands Deck-Drive DSV screw line

Simpson Strong-Tie wood deck screw

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