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Quikrete Industry Dashboard - (Week 24, 2025)

Get caught up on essential economic data, trends and takeaways.

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Consumer sentiment rises

New data shows a 16% jump from last month.

The steep cost of housing's labor crunch

New NAHB research sheds light on the massive workforce challenge.

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Retail sales fared well in May

Building and garden supply store sales dipped, however.

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Home Depot breaks new ground in Canada

The company's 183rd Canadian store will be in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Ken’s N.J. Garage hits siding

Demonstrating LP SmartSide Nickel Gap Siding.

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.

Ryobi hedge trimmers recalled

The blade can unexpectedly activate after pressing just the safety.
May sees a muted PPI

Softwood lumber prices tumbled, however.
Report: It's a buyer's market out there

Just over 28 percent of U.S. homes are selling above the asking price.
Comact expands in S.C.

The Canadian wood processor is anchoring an industrial park in St. George.
Do Canadian companies control too much U.S. lumber?

The debate over industrial sovereignty and supply chain autonomy rage on.
In D.C., builders assemble

Housing advocates ask lawmakers to address the affordability crisis.
Russin partners with Millboard

The U.K.-based composite decking manufacturer enters 13 states.
Is 'agentic' AI the future of retail?

Walmart seems to think so.
Kalesnikoff opens modular mass timber facility

The high-tech plant encompasses 100,000 sq. ft.
Westlake Ace shuttering Mo. store

The Kirksville location is closing after 60 years in the community.

PDIS2025

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
- 6/12/2025
  6 ways to elevate customer experience
  Follow these guidelines to boost loyalty, goodwill and sales.
- 6/4/2025
  Straight talk on tariffs
  Frisco Woodline's leader shares brass tacks guidance amid ongoing uncertainty.
  
  Neil Agarwal
Feel Good Friday
- 6/5/2025
  ABC Supply helps raise $4.7m for veteran housing
  The monthlong fundraising campaign was in partnership with AJ Foyt Racing.
- 5/8/2025
  Home Depot donates $5.5m for disaster preparedness
  HD's foundation giving now tops $8.5m so far for the 2025 disaster season.

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New siding from Mastic

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Armstrong rolls out energy-saving ceiling

Armstrong Templok

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