Kenneth Clark

Kenneth Clark

Editor in Chief

Author Profile

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

8/25/2023
Flip the switch: light bulb rules hit retail
At the end of the incandescent era, dealers and distributors point to opportunity.

Kenneth Clark
8/24/2023
The Top Three Rundown
Lowe's, Boise Cascade and the ageless appeal of hardware stores crack this week's top three.

Kenneth Clark
8/23/2023
Home Depot and Lowe’s Q2 highlights
Lumber prices, category leaders and shrink explored by the retail giants.

Kenneth Clark
8/21/2023
Driving with Jim Bishop
The NLBMDA chair makes some great points about Kansas City.

Kenneth Clark
8/21/2023
Kodiak bolsters Northeast leadership
Award-winning company names new senior VP of the Northeast General Lumber Division.

Kenneth Clark
8/20/2023
Poll question: Weather or not?
Has your business felt the impact of extreme weather?

Kenneth Clark
8/17/2023
Poll results: On the agenda
The NLBMDA policy agenda is full of weighty matters. Some are weightier than others.

Kenneth Clark
8/17/2023
Quikrete Industry Dashboard, starts and sales
Residential construction numbers are part of a busy week of industry metrics.

Kenneth Clark
8/17/2023
The Top Three news roundup
The highlight reel of HBSDealer’s top three stories of the week.

Kenneth Clark
8/16/2023
Eye on Retail: Upscale thieves
In California, a luxury designer store is hit by a flash mob

Kenneth Clark