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  • Hardware stores show sales gains

    The latest report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows retailers classified as hardware stores -- NAICS 44413 -- showed improvement in October.

    The Census Bureau's Monthly Retail Trade Report shows the unadjusted sales for hardware stores in October was $1.731 billion, up 10.8% from $1.562 billion in October 2010.

    Compared to the prior month, November sales also increased. The month to month gain was 5.4%.

  • Sales turn up for Masco

    Sales for Masco, the diverse collection of home improvement brands, increased 3% to $1.9 billion...

  • New Product Showcase: Building for the future

    In today’s market, the products that go into a home are more important than ever. Buyers are demanding better quality, greener design and more features for less money, and so are builders. On the following pages is a collection of new, innovative and design-oriented products to help builders save time — or keep up with the times.

    Mission Stone Fireplace Surrounds

  • Ace bolsters image with media blitz

    Ace Hardware launches a new marketing campaign today, bringing the message of quick service and...

  • Our man in Baghdad

    "War talk,” wrote Mark Twain, “by men who have been in a war is always...

  • LG Surfaces president to sit on JCHS advisory board

    Greg Vas Nunes will join housing industry leaders on the board for the Joint Center...

  • IBS held in Las Vegas

    Las Vegas -- Despite the housing downturn, more than 1,700 exhibitors spread across all three...

  • HCN launches online Buyers Guide

    The new online resource offers information and photos of more than 100,000 home channel products....
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