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Inside Ace Hardware’s bet on home services

Inside Ace Hardware’s bet on home services

A conversation about why the 100-year-old hardware retailer is acquiring HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies

Carrier execs confident in residential market despite regulatory uncertainty

Carrier execs confident in residential market despite regulatory uncertainty

The company's CEO and CFO remain confident in the residential landscape, despite the waves being made by the new administration

Financing applications for repairs jump 37% in 2024, report finds

Financing applications for repairs jump 37% in 2024, report finds

The second in a two-part series of takeaways from HARDI's 'State of the Channel' report, including industry trends, data, and contractor input

Inside Air Pros’ bankruptcy filing

Inside Air Pros’ bankruptcy filing

The company on Sunday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Georgia, as part of a year-long restructuring effort

U.S. HVAC revenues eclipse $150 billion, report shows

U.S. HVAC revenues eclipse $150 billion, report shows

The first in a two-part series of takeaways from HARDI's 'State of the Channel' report, including industry trends, data, and contractor input

NearU Services founder on organic growth, M&A, and the technology dilemma

NearU Services founder on organic growth, M&A, and the technology dilemma

A conversation about organic performance, the 'why' behind M&A, technology's 'shiny object' dilemma, and more

HVAC shipments pop 30% to kick off 2025

HVAC shipments pop 30% to kick off 2025

Combined shipments of central air conditioners and heat pumps jumped 30 percent in January, marking 10 straight months of growth

Industry groups launch ‘Careers in Trades Week’

Industry groups launch ‘Careers in Trades Week’

SMACNA, in collaboration with other trade groups, is launching the first national 'Careers in Trades Week' in April

25% tariff on Canadian steel, aluminum stands after brief showdown

25% tariff on Canadian steel, aluminum stands after brief showdown

After threatening to double the proposed tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports, to 50 percent, President Trump reversed course

Today’s market, A2L, and consumer dynamics: A view from the South

Today’s market, A2L, and consumer dynamics: A view from the South

A conversation about navigating today's market, A2L, and repair vs. replacement dynamics from a South Carolina contractor's perspective