January-February 2020 Table of Contents

Editor's Notes
New Leaders Raise LBM's Bar ProSales New Leaders Raise LBM's Bar

Meet ProSales magazine's 2020 Dealer of the Year and Four Under 40 class at the ProSales 100 Conference. Read more

Yard Notables
Fortify Your Foundation at the ProSales 100 Conference ProSales Fortify Your Foundation at the ProSales 100 Conference

Attendees will learn about employee recruitment and retention strategies, supply chain optimization, key economic developments, and more Read more

Home Depot Doubles Down on One Home Depot Experience ProSales Home Depot Doubles Down on One Home Depot Experience

The home-improvement retailer provided an update on its multiyear $11 billion investment. Read more

Salaries Required to Purchase a Home in the 50 Largest Metros HSH.com Salaries Required to Purchase a Home in the 50 Largest Metros

HSH.com released its quarterly review of the salaries needed to afford a median-priced home in the top 50 metropolitan areas. Read more

Builders FirstSource Completes Acquisition of Raney Companies ProSales Builders FirstSource Completes Acquisition of Raney Companies

Dealer adds vertically integrated capabilities with purchase of Florida companies. Read more

Saint-Gobain Enters Agreement to Acquire Continental Building Products Saint-Gobain Enters Agreement to Acquire Continental Building Products

The French construction material producer said the $1.4 billion purchase will boost its earnings and profile in the U.S. market. Read more

ABC Supply Launches Online Platform for Contractors ABC Supply Launches Online Platform for Contractors

MyABCsupply gives distributors' customers 24/7 access to view order and delivery information. Read more

Pro Focus at Lowe’s Drives Q3 Sales Growth ProSales Pro Focus at Lowe’s Drives Q3 Sales Growth

The home-improvement retailer held another successful pro appreciation event in the third quarter and piloted a pro loyalty program in three test markets. Read more

Net Sales Down Year Over Year for BlueLinx in Q3 Net Sales Down Year Over Year for BlueLinx in Q3

The distributor also narrowed its net loss. Read more

Palmer-Donavin Rebrands Corporate Identity ProSales Palmer-Donavin Rebrands Corporate Identity

Distributor launches new logo and creates two separate operating divisions. Read more

Columns
Plan to Reach Increasing Sales Goals ProSales Plan to Reach Increasing Sales Goals

When it comes to reaching challenging goals, hope is not a strategy. Read more

Tips for Dealing with Challenging Employees ProSales Tips for Dealing with Challenging Employees

Put up guardrails for these characters in your company. Read more

Use Man-Minutes for True Labor Estimations Use Man-Minutes for True Labor Estimations

Simple math discredits long-held beliefs about what are considered best practices. Read more

5 LBM Trends for a New Decade ProSales 5 LBM Trends for a New Decade

What you do and what you sell could both see big changes. Read more

Feature: 2020 Dealer of the Year
2020 Dealer of the Year: Hammond Lumber Company ProSales 2020 Dealer of the Year: Hammond Lumber Company

The Belgrade, Maine, dealer has found success by balancing acquisitions, customer happiness, and employee satisfaction Read more

Feature: 2020 Four Under 40
Announcing the 2020 ProSales Four Under 40 ProSales Announcing the 2020 ProSales Four Under 40

See how these savvy young leaders bring their companies to new heights. Read more

2020 ProSales Four Under 40: Charlie Coggins ProSales 2020 ProSales Four Under 40: Charlie Coggins

Market President, Professional Builders Supply Read more

2020 ProSales Four Under 40: Cason Shrode ProSales 2020 ProSales Four Under 40: Cason Shrode

President and COO, Cassity Jones Building Materials Read more

2020 ProSales Four Under 40: Stefanie Couch ProSales 2020 ProSales Four Under 40: Stefanie Couch

Millwork Marketing Manager, Boise Cascade Read more

Product Monitor
Product Monitor: Long-Lasting Products Drive Roofing Industry’s Growth ProSales Product Monitor: Long-Lasting Products Drive Roofing Industry’s Growth

As homeowners stay in place longer, there is a greater emphasis on roofing products with durability and longevity. Read more

Forward Looking
Forward Looking: Portland Welcomes its First Zero-Energy Community ProSales Forward Looking: Portland Welcomes its First Zero-Energy Community

The 16-unit property will produce energy from its 82-kilowatt solar array. Read more

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