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Lowe’s Launches First Home Improvement Creator Network, With MrBeast Among the First to Join

June 16, 2025

Lowe's announces the launch of the first home improvement creator network, designed for creators who bring DIY skills to life through projects, spaces and community. Built to support creators of all sizes, the Lowe's Creator Network helps creators share project-driven stories that build affinity for their own brands and for Lowe's.

True Value Paints a Brighter Future for Youth

June 16, 2025

True Value has just awarded 171 grants to stores across the U.S. and abroad through the True Value Foundation to support local stores creating and refreshing community spaces for kids and teens.

Central Network Retail Group Announces Leadership Transition

June 16, 2025

Central Network Retail Group (“CNRG”), announces that Craig Cowart has been promoted to the role of company president, effective July 1, 2025

Mead Lumber and Andersen Windows Donate $12,000 to Habitat for Humanity

June 13, 2025

Mead Lumber, in partnership with Andersen Windows, is proud to announce a joint donation of $12,000 to eight local Habitat for Humanity chapters. This contribution reflects one of Mead Lumber’s core values, which is "Investing Where We Live", and its commitment to supporting the communities it calls home.

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Father’s Day Spending to Reach Record $24 Billion

May 29, 2025

Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $24 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from last year’s $22.4 billion and exceeds the previous record of $22.9 billion in 2023.

Ace Hardware Announces New 2025 Board Members

May 29, 2025

Ace Hardware Corporation, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, announced changes to the company’s Board of Directors following its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Do it Best Group appoints Marianne Thompson to lead strategic integration of Do it Best and True Value

May 29, 2025

Do it Best Group announces the appointment of Marianne Thompson as its new executive vice president of transformation and integration, a new role created to lead the next phase of integration for True Value and United Hardware into the Do it Best organization.

Open Letter to Weber from Taylor’s Do it Best

May 16, 2025

Like many of you, I was shocked and extremely disappointed with the announcement last week by Weber that they would be eliminating all distribution in the independent channel with the exception of Ace and Emery Jensen. All the while, maintaining their support of big box stores and other online marketplaces. Does this sound like a win for independents? I don’t think so.

James Hardie and Hover Unveil AI-Powered Home Design Tool

April 24, 2025

In a move set to revolutionize the home renovation industry, James Hardie Building Products Inc. has partnered with 3D property technology leader Hover to launch a cutting-edge digital design tool. The new platform, dubbed Hardie™ Designer, allows homeowners to visualize exterior renovations using real James Hardie® products—all from a single photo of their home.