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All Star Review: S.D.; Tenn.; Texas; Utah

Counting down the 2024 STIHL Hardware All Stars.

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Costello's Ace acquires Appomattox True Value

It's Costello's 52nd retail location.

Letter to the President

NLBMDA appeals to White House on tariffs and lumber.

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A first for Southern Yellow Pine trading

Do it Best is first in line with a SYP Futures Contract purchase.

Canfor Lumber

Westlake Ace bolstering K.C.-area presence

New stores in Grain Mill and Shawnee are on the way.

Ken’s New Jersey Garage: CUTEK Extreme

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

The 2024 Field Guide to Decking

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

March 2025 lumber report: Tariff confusion and rising prices

Madison's Lumber Reporter shares data, insights on pricing and more.
Abhi Singh named president of ProContractor Supply

Rob Morris will transition into newly created chief commercial officer role.
Do it Best touts efficiency

In Orlando, Scott Morrison highlights areas of continuous improvement.
How MITER Brands is using AI to get ahead

The company is enhancing sales efficiency and streamlining product data.
Another Alabama store for Rural King

The company opens a location in Jasper, about an hour outside Birmingham.
Deckorators to open new Buffalo-area production plant

The 30-acre site provides 240,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space.
Lincoln Davies Building Supply expands

The company has acquired C&R Hardware in Forestport, N.Y.
Stine to celebrate reopening

The Natchitoches, Louisiana store features “extensive renovations.”
US LBM promotes a tech leader

Company names chief digital and technology officer.
Top Three Stories of the Week

The highlight reel of headlines from week 13 of the hardware and building supply industry.

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
- 3/12/2025
  How tariffs are affecting lumber pricing
  The head of Frisco Woodline weighs in on a volatile market.
  
  Neil Agarwal
- 2/2/2025
  A plan to disrupt on Wall Street
  An (objective) account of QXO's bell-ringing ceremony.
  
  Kenneth Clark
Feel Good Friday
- 3/27/2025
  Revisiting storm-torn Carolina
  Lowe’s commits another $2 million toward recovery.
  
  Feel Good Friday
- 3/21/2025
  Northern Tool revs up its 'Tools for the Trades' program
  A group of female high school students gets hands-on experience at the racetrack.
  
  Feel Good Friday

Featured Products

GreatStar releases rechargeable power tool line

The new battery system offers USB Type-C charging.

WORKPROX lineup

MoistureShield's new decking colors

Shoal

Flex Caulk Silicone, from Flex Seal

Flex Seal Caulk

Pella releases wood sliding patio doors

Pella new door line

DeWalt expands outdoor equipment line

Battery-powered mower

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