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LBM Talks Credit: Cashflow and Tariffs: Decoded for CFOs, with Maureen Brennan
In this episode, Thea Dudley and Maureen Brennan break down the content of a recent article by CreditSafe titled "Why Tariffs Require CFOs to Reshape Working Capital Strategies."
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Orgill Executives Provide Insights on Navigating Market Volatility
To help better understand how retailers can best prepare for any market uncertainties, three members of Orgill’s executive team share their insights.
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ODL is now Tempering Glass In-House
ODL, Inc., which recently celebrated its 80th anniversary, is pleased to announce a strategic investment in a state-of-the-art glass tempering oven at its Zeeland manufacturing facility.
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Are Single-Family Homes Getting Bigger?
According to first quarter 2025 data from the Census Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design and NAHB analysis, median single-family square floor area was 2,190 square feet, near the highest reading since mid-2023.
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Gains for Multifamily Missing Middle
The multifamily segment of the missing middle (apartments in 2- to 4-unit properties) has generally disappointed since the Great Recession. However, there has been a noticeable uptick for this type of housing construction in recent data.
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Upcoming Webinar: Cash Flow Unlocked: Faster Payments, Lower Fees, and Less Fraud
Join us for a deep dive into modern payment strategies that improve cash flow, reduce risk, and enhance customer experience.
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Slight Gains for Townhouse Construction
Townhouse construction expanded more than 2% on a year-over-year basis per data from the first quarter of 2025.
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An Open Letter from Joe Taylor, Do it Best’s Chairman of the Board
Joe Taylor, president & CEO of Taylor’s Do it Center and Pleasants Hardware, and chairman of the board at Do it Best, addresses a deeply concerning decision recently made by Weber to restrict its distribution channel, eliminating access for nearly all independent retailers while continuing to support big box stores and select distributors.
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Epicor Tech Case Study: Star Lumber
Since LBM operations come in all shapes and sizes, and their challenges vary widely from one market to the next, the most effective technology solutions are never one-size-fits-all.
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Download this multi-page report on the state of the lumber and building material retail industry as well as a ranking of the nation’s top pro dealers and lumberyards by 2024 sales.
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