Eye on Retail: Rent-A-Center completes purchase of online competitorRent-A-Center has completed a deal designed to increase its share of the $20 billion-plus virtual rent-to-own market. Single-family permits on the declineYear-to-date multi-family permits edge upward. Builder confidence rises in August Home builders continue to battle excessive regulations and a lot shortage, NAHB says. HBSDealer Stock Watch: Thursday's Numbers Hardware and building supply stocks posted mixed results on Wall Street on Aug. 15. WPL celebrates 70 years Growth and success of Texas company attributed to distribution of DuPont Tyvek. McCoy’s names new duo of store managers in Texas Robert Aranda and Colton Meiman will oversee stores in San Antonio and Pasadena. Scenes from the Independent Garden Center Show In Chicago, merchandising ideas were in full bloom. HBSDealer Stock Watch: Wednesday's performance Here's how hardware and building supply stocks fared on Wall Street on Aug. 14. DeWalt 20V MAX Pole Saw New equipment is ideal for brush clearing, shrub trimming and clearing lots. Shows in Chicago celebrate 'Independents' The first Independent Home Improvement Show finds room to grow in McCormick Place. First Previous 162 163 164 165 166 Next Last