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Home Channel News is a monthly publication that has been delivering important news since 1975. This newsmagazine caters to retailers, wholesalers, distributors, buying co-ops, and lumber and building material professionals who provide hardware and home improvement products to both DIY enthusiasts and construction experts.

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Lowe’s makes a billion-dollar deal

1 week ago | hbsdealer.com | Ken Clark

Skip to main content The Sterling Group ("Sterling"), a middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has agreed to sell Artisan Design Group ("ADG" or the "Company") to Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) for $1.325 billion. ADG is a leading nationwide provider of design, distribution and installation services for interior surface finishes, including flooring, cabinets and countertops, to national, regional, and local homebuilders and property managers.
HBSDealer asks: Who’s got next?

1 week ago | hbsdealer.com | Ken Clark

Now comes a project with even more potential to shape the future of the industry: The Top 150 Next-Gen Leaders. We’re asking leaders of companies in the hardware and building supply industry to nominate up to two rising leaders from within their organization. What is the criteria for rising leader? We’re looking for young professionals who exemplify any or all of the following:• Dedication,• Passion,• Expertise,• Leadership. But more than just these bullet points.
Deck Focus: Screened-in porches

1 week ago | hbsdealer.com | Ken Clark

• Screeneze– Our Legacy SystemThe Screeneze system has never let us down and stands the test of time. What made this product so popular is its simplicity of installation. It’s L-shaped base offers versatility of installation to the corner or flush with your surface. Screeneze is available in 8’ and 12’ lengths and in four different colors: Bronze, White, Sand and Clay. To this day, our legacy Screeneze system is loved by installers and homeowners alike.
Top Three Rundown: Headlines of the week

1 week ago | hbsdealer.com | Ken Clark

Skip to main content This week's Top Three Story of the Week Rundown brings a heavy emphasis on forest products and international trade. Included in the highlight reel are articles on duties on Canadian lumber, forestry measures in the United States, and an expansion of Builders FirstSource in the Northern Sierra Nevada mountain range. Check out the video above, and click on the links below for more.
Rinnai celebrates Senate vote

1 week ago | hbsdealer.com | Ken Clark

The scare for Rinnai came in the form of a proposed rule from the Department of Energy rule proposal proposed from back in the Biden Administration. The DOE’s draft rule would have raised standards for tankless gas-fired water heaters to over 91 percent efficiency, while leaving the standards for tank gas-fired water heaters relatively untouched at 70 percent efficiency.
Dinner with Dr. Ike

1 week ago | hbsdealer.com | Ken Clark

Skip to main content ORLANDO, FLORIDA—Dr. Ike was sitting at a table at the B-Line Diner at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando when I spotted him. Catalogs and brochures collected from the Do it Best and True Value Spring Market were spread in front of him. His daughter Karen was sitting opposite. Dr. Ike’s real name is Ike Epstein, and he’s the founder of Economy Lumber Yard of Laredo, Texas, the forerunner of the three-unit Dr. Ike’s Home Center.
Deck focus: Building Strong

1 week ago | hbsdealer.com | Ken Clark

Skip to main content In deck construction, the tools and materials you choose can make all the difference. Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to offer a range of premium-quality decking products that are designed to elevate both the performance and appearance of every project. With solutions ranging from innovative installation tools to high-performance fasteners, Simpson Strong-Tie ensures that contractors, dealers, and DIY enthusiasts can deliver decks that stand the test of time.
The 2025 Field Guide to Decking

2 weeks ago | hbsdealer.com | Ken Clark

Despite a cautious outlook for the remodeling market, leading decking manufacturers are seeing strong sales growth, driven by product innovation, sustainability, and evolving homeowner preferences. Meanwhile, with homeowners demanding more durable, customizable, and low-maintenance outdoor spaces, retailers and manufacturers alike are adapting to stay ahead in a competitive market.
Poll results: On tech adoption

2 weeks ago | hbsdealer.com | Ken Clark

Poll results: On tech adoption Not a single vote cast for ‘ahead of the curve.’ HBSDealer asked “How would you rate the hardware & building supply industry's tech adoption compared to other retail sectors?”Here are the results: Advertisement - article continues below
Builders FirstSource expands in Reno

2 weeks ago | hbsdealer.com | Ken Clark

Skip to main content Builders FirstSource acquired Truckee Tahoe Lumber Co. family owned business founded in 1931 and based in Reno, Nevada. From its rots as as Cross Lumber Company in San Francisco at the turn of the 20th century, major events of Truckee Tahoe Lumber include its incorporation in 1931, and the 1960 Winter Olympics, for which Truckee Tahoe Lumber served as a lumber supplier. Growth took off from there, for both the lumberyard, and the region.