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BMC amends credit facility

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:45:00 GMT

BMC, the Boise, Idaho-based pro dealer, has announced an amendment to its senior secured credit facility with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, the company’s working capital lender.

Recall alert: Ryobi portable saws

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:10:00 GMT

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Ryobi RTS20 portable table saws. The saws were made in China, distributed by Anderson, S.C.-based One World Technologies and sold at Home Depot.

Owens Corning appoints new executives

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Chuck Dana has been appointed group president, building materials, and Arnaud Genis has been appointed group president, composites, succeeding Dana. These changes are effective immediately.

Home Depot fine tunes internal communications

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:15:00 GMT

Pointing to the power of technology to improve communications to frontline employees, Home Depot EVP of U.S. Stores Marvin Ellison described a tool called "My Success" during the company's recent investor and analyst conference.

NAHB on starts: 'a degree of optimism'

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:10:00 GMT

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) described the 3.9% increase in nationwide housing starts as consistent with low inventory of unsold new homes.

At Pier 1 Imports, double-digit positive comps

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:40:00 GMT

Posting its fifth consecutive quarter in the black, Fort Worth, Texas-based Pier 1 Imports reported third-quarter sales of $353.8 million, up from $327.1 million in the same three months last year.

Stanley to acquire Infologix

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:05:00 GMT

New Britain, Conn.-based Stanley Black & Decker announced it has entered into a deal to acquire Hatboro, Pa.-based Infologix, a provider of enterprise mobility solutions for the healthcare and commercial industries.

New on the Web: Bonnie's Outdoor Living

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:25:00 GMT

The Bradshaw, Neb.-based online retailer has an emphasis on outdoor activities, such as camping and boating, and it also offers categories including gardens, grills and bird-related merchandise.

EPA fines manufacturer for 'unproven claims'

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined Monterey Park, Calif.-based Kinetic Solutions Inc. -- doing business as Rabbit Air -- $82,400 for allegedly selling unregistered and misbranded pesticides and making unproven claims about their effectiveness.

Selection trumps expertise in shopping survey

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:10:00 GMT

A study of consumer shopping habits in the tools and storage categories indicates a willingness to trade advice from knowledgeable staff for a wider assortment of goods.

Deere to build new plant in China

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Moline, Ill.-based Deere & Co. announced it will build a construction equipment manufacturing plant in the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) in northern China.

Rugs Direct introduces online videos

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:55:00 GMT

The company has produced nine high-definition videos that concentrate on single-area rug collections.

Indiana store’s inventory set for auction

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:00:00 GMT

An auction to sell off the remaining inventory of Terre Haute, Ind.-based retailer Paitson Bros. Ace Hardware has been set for Dec. 18, according to the Tribune Star.

Police dog recovers stolen merchandise

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:00:00 GMT

A K-9 officer in pursuit of two suspected shoplifters was able to recover tools stolen from a Lowe’s store in Burlington, N.C., according to a report by the Burlington Police Department.

McGuckin Hardware grows over 50 years

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Boulder, Colo.-based hardware retailer McGuckin Hardware has come a long way since Dave Hight took over the business from his father-in-law Bill McGuckin in 1960.

NAICS 444 sales increase over last year

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:40:00 GMT

Government data released today estimated sales for home centers, building material dealers, garden centers and hardware stores -- NAICS code 444 -- declined slightly in November, compared with October. But the advance estimate showed a healthy increase over the same month last year.

Lumberyards top choice for builders, remodelers

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Builders and remodelers steer the majority of their business to LBM dealers, according to a study just released by The Farnsworth Group.

Fire strikes Kentucky lumberyard

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:25:00 GMT

No one was hurt at Pro Lumber of Estill County, but the store area suffered damage to its floors and walls.

Stock expands its Coleman Floor business

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:20:00 GMT

Stock Building Supply's Coleman Floor Co. began serving four new markets in the eastern United States.

NRF ups holiday spending forecast

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:00:00 GMT

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has revised its consumer spending forecast for the 2010 holiday season, raising it from a 2.3% increase over last year to a 3.3% growth rate.