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The Quikrete Industry Dashboard - (Week 25, 2025)

Get crucial takeaways from a dizzying week of news.

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Poll question: Naught without labor

Has the labor situation improved/worsened for your business?

QXO, HD eye GMS for acquisition

Another multi-billion-dollar deal could be in the works.

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BMD makes Calif. expansion

The company sets up an engineered wood product facility in Riverside.

BMD expands in Calif.

Highlights of the Top Three

The weekly Rundown of leading headlines from HBSDealer.com.

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.

Manufacturing promotions at Roseburg

Matt Holt and Alexandre Ouellette will assume new leadership roles.
Mead Lumber reopens renovated Kansas location

The Nebraska prodealer is leaning into store reinvestment.
Report: Home Depot also vying for GMS

A major building products showdown could be on the horizon.
Poll results: Customer concerns

'Pricing' tops list of customer concerns in reader survey.
Looking ahead with lumber

Boston Consulting Group offers four keys to succeed amid volatility.
True Value awards 171 grants

The company continues its Painting a Brighter Future initiative.
NLBMDA breaks down Trump's big bill

Get up to speed on provisions that could affect the LBM industry.
Housing starts slumped in May 2025

It's the lowest May tally since 2020.
What’s up with Orgill?

Seven highlights delivered by CEO Boyden Moore.
RPM acquires Ready Seal Inc.

The exterior wood care category gets a fresh coat of M&A.

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
- 6/22/2025
  Dinner with Dr. Ike
  A Texas retail legend at the B-Line Diner.
  
  Kenneth Clark
- 6/12/2025
  6 ways to elevate customer experience
  Follow these guidelines to boost loyalty, goodwill and sales.
On Sales
- 6/22/2025
  Two keys to success
  It may sound simple, but these principles pack power.
  
  Brian McCauley
- 5/19/2025
  On Sales: Finding Your Balance
  Put first things first, and other career advice.
  
  Brian McCauley

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