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HISTORIC TUPELO HARDWARE TO CLOSE
Tupelo Hardware Co., Tupelo, Ms.—the store made famous for selling 10-year-old Elvis Presley his first guitar—is scheduled to close on Dec. 31
HISTORIC TUPELO HARDWARE TO CLOSE
Tupelo Hardware Co., Tupelo, Ms.—the store made famous for selling 10-year-old Elvis Presley his first guitar—is scheduled to close on Dec. 31
LEZZER ACQUIRES PITTSBURGH AREA CHAIN
Lezzer Lumber has acquired H.P. Starr, Valencia and Evans City, Pa., and Brookside Lumber, Bethel Park, Pa.
ANDERSEN PURCHASING BRIGHT WOOD
Andersen Corp., Bayport, Mn., will acquire Bright Wood Corp., Madras, Or.
CHICAGO AREA DEALER FILES BANKRUPTCY
North American Builders Supply, Yorkville, Il., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to allow the business to reorganize.
ALL CLAMPS ON DECK
The Deckhands Clamp System from ShadeThings delivers a smarter, cleaner way to mount umbrellas and outdoor accessories on deck railings and fences
TRIM AND FIT
Nichiha USA has introduced the first in-house two-piece metal trim system
TALL WALL DESIGN
Increase efficiency, accuracy and output with Simpson Strong-Tie’s isWall—the first standalone wall design application that allows you to model a tall wall and run gravity and wind analysis for all components.
TORCH-READY POST CAPS
Compatible with both 4" and 5" posts, BuzzCaps instantly convert any deck or fence post into a sturdy torch holder.
Building Products Digest - December 2025
Building Products Digest's December 2025 power tools issue for lumber & building material dealers & distributors
Merchant Magazine December 2025
December 2025 edition of The Merchant Magazine, trade journal for the western lumber industry since 1922
Merchant Magazine November 2025
November 2025 Fall Outdoor Living Special Issue of The Merchant Magazine, monthly trade journal for the western lumber & building materials industry
Building Products Digest - November 2025
November 2025 edition of Building Products Digest, monthly trade magazine for lumber & building material dealers & distributors
OLSEN ON SALES: SELLING IN A DOWN MARKET
The solution to selling in contracted markets? Get back to the basics.
OLSEN ON SALES: "THANKS FOR THE NUMBER, I'LL LET YOU KNOW..."
NOTHING CAN BE more frustrating than working up an offering for a customer and then having them tell us, “Thanks for the number, James, I’ll let you know…” No salesperson is needed because no selling is involved; we just give a number and wait for the call-back or call
OLSEN ON SALES: TRUST
Master Sellers are relaxed and organized. They send the message that they are on the call to understand the customer and their needs.
OLSEN ON SALES: TRUST
Tips on building trust with a customer to make the sales process easier
Build a Deck for All Seasons With Surestone Technology
A great deck shouldn’t be a fair-weather friend. It should be ready for spring rain, summer sun, crisp fall evenings, and the challenges of winter. That kind of year-round reliability doesn’t just happen—it comes from choosing products designed to perform in every condition. Deckorators® Voyage and Summit
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WASHINGTON LUMBERYARD CLOSES AFTER 75 YEARS
Martin Lumber & Hardware, Everett, Wa., permanently closed on Oct. 11 after 75 years in business.
CAPITAL RELOCATES OREGON FACILITY
Capital Lumber has relocated to a new, upgraded facility in Donald, Or.
GOLDEN STATE PURCHASES SACRAMENTO SHOWROOM
Golden State Lumber, Petaluma, Ca., has acquired The Window and Door Shop, Sacramento, Ca., from Warren and Gaby Sizemore.