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Bliffert Lumber & Hardware Powers Up with Solar

Posted by Contributor
On April 5, 2022
Bliffert Lumber and Hardware, Solar Panels

Bliffert Lumber & Hardware partnered with Arch Solar to install a solar array at its Chambers Street, Milwaukee location in January of 2022. The first full month of solar energy production in March exceeded expectations with a calculated environmental benefit

Oldcastle APG Acquires Leading Hardscapes Manufacturer Calstone

Posted by Contributor
On March 31, 2022
Calstone, Oldcastle APG

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, today announced its acquisition of Calstone, a leading manufacturer of pavers, concrete masonry, segmental retaining walls, and packaged products based in Northern California.

More Consumers Hunting for Bargains this Easter

Posted by Contributor
On March 31, 2022
National Retail Federation

Consumers plan to spend an average $169.79 this year on Easter-related items, according to results of the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. A total of 80 percent of Americans will celebrate the holiday and spend a collective $20.8 billion, down slightly from last year's forecast of $21.6 billion.

Ace Hardware Will Hire More Than 40,000 New Employees This Spring

Posted by Contributor
On March 30, 2022
Ace Hardware

Ace Hardware, its locally-owned stores, and distribution centers plan to hire more than 40,000 new employees heading into the spring

THE HOME DEPOT ADDS WORKSHOPS FOR PROS TO ROSTER OF LIVESTREAMS

Posted by Contributor
On March 25, 2022
The Home Depot

The Home Depot® is launching a series of virtual workshops designed to help Pro contractors manage and grow their businesses. The retailer is hosting free,

3 takeaways from NRF’s State of Retail & the Consumer

Posted by Contributor
On March 23, 2022
National Retail Federation

At NRF’s State of Retail & the Consumer, we hosted industry experts, retail CEOs and market researchers to discuss the strength of the consumer economy and the future of retail. We also announced our annual retail sales forecast, anticipating that sales will grow between 6 percent and 8 percent to more than $4.86 trillion in 2022.

LOWE’S PLANTS THE SEED FOR SPRING WITH NEW DIGITAL AND IN-STORE EXPERIENCES

Posted by Contributor
On March 23, 2022
Lowe's

With new homeownership continuing to rise, spring offers many possibilities. A sought-after spring destination, Lowe’s is creating new ways for customers to ‘seed spring,’ including the return of Lowe’s SpringFest event