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Swedish home decor giant IKEA has announced plans to spend $77 million on research and...

In an effort to add new Canadian-made products to its stores, Home Depot Canada will hold a “Meet the Buyer” event on Nov. 24 in Kanata, Ontario. Small and medium-sized Ontario and Quebec-based manufacturers with an innovative home improvement product or technology are invited to apply. There will be no charge to the vendor, who can pitch their product to a buyer from Home Depot and also showcase their item in a tradeshow-style event attended by members of Home Depot’s merchandising team.

It’s an article of faith among independent dealers that while the smaller guy can’t beat...

The Internet is playing a bigger role than ever in home improvement sales, and not just as a research tool, according to research from Port Washington, N.Y.-based NPD Group. 

“It’s clear the Internet is playing an increasingly important role in the home improvement market,” said Kevin Gilbert, director of The NPD Group.

Acquisitions, new growth. Builders FirstSource has acquired Bama Truss and Components, a Shelby, Ala., maker...

Medina, Minn.-based Rockler Woodworking and Hardware introduced two new products designed to turn dust control into an efficient, multiple-line dust collection system.

It’s been a long slog for the industry’s Top 350 Pro Dealers, now in their...

Lowe’s launched Lowes.com en Español, a Spanish language option that enhances Lowe’s ability to meet the needs and expectations of Hispanic consumers.