Remodeling confidence staggers in Q2Readings for large remodeling projects of $50,000 or more fall 11 points in the latest Remodeling Market Index. Construction input prices rise in JuneAs softwood lumber prices see a sizeable year-over-year decrease, gas prices have spiked. E-commerce comes to Solon Springs Mercantile Website puts knowledge in the hands of customers at Hardware Hank store in Wisconsin. Pending home sales edge ahead The latest Pending Home Sales Index ends six straight months of declines. Momentum builds for ‘Do It For Me’ Consumers are opening their homes and their wallets to pro remodelers. Five keys from Lowe’s fireside chat Pro growth, expanding brands just two takeaways from Lowe’s recent leaders’ conversation. JCHS: Pricing pressure in the forecast The latest “State of the Nation’s Housing” report indicates 92% of renters can’t afford a down payment. EYE on RETAIL: Consumers pull back in May May sales fell in nearly half the categories on a monthly basis. ‘Hello?' Customer service starts here Two hardware leaders talk about reviving telephone etiquette – and why it’s so needed. Construction job openings hit record high Hiring in construction increased by just 36,000 last month. First Previous 26 27 28 29 30 Next Last
