Kenneth Clark

Kenneth Clark

Editor in Chief

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Ken Clark has covered hardware stores, lumberyards and the building product distribution industry since 2006, and he has visited dealer locations from coast to coast. He's a graduate of Indiana University and a supporter of the Embrace Kids Foundation.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

8/21/2024
EYE on RETAIL: IKEA enters drone zone
System expected to increase product accuracy while decreasing workload.

Kenneth Clark
8/21/2024
Existing home sales see modest gain
NAR reports yet another increase in the median home price.

Kenneth Clark
8/18/2024
NAHB weighs in on soft starts
Group’s chief economist is optimistic for a rate cut.

Kenneth Clark
8/15/2024
DeWalt recalls battery-powered mower
21” walk-behind mower recalled due to laceration hazard

Kenneth Clark
8/15/2024
Residential construction slows
Single-family starts fall by double-digits in July.

Kenneth Clark
8/15/2024
ARA sees slightly softer times ahead
American Rental Association tempers its growth forecast.

Kenneth Clark
8/14/2024
Bliffert Lumber makes executive move
A 23-year company veteran promoted to COO.

Kenneth Clark
8/14/2024
Blueprints for expansion
Four Ace Hardware retailers share ideas on store expansion. (Hint: it's a people business.)

Kenneth Clark
8/13/2024
US LBM names SVP of supply chain
New hire to also lead sourcing and procurement strategy.

Kenneth Clark
8/13/2024
Tracking 10 commodities
Here are key numbers from the July Producer Price Index report.

Kenneth Clark