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June 17, 2026

FEATURE

Renovation Spending Gains Ground as New Construction Shifts by Sector and Region Q1 2026

Residential renovation work took on a larger role in the first quarter of 2026, while new construction continued to carry several major categories. ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

This week, we look at two shifts affecting wood businesses. Renovation spending is gaining ground as new construction varies by sector and region, requiring flexibility from contractors and suppliers. We also examine how stronger digital product experiences, from clear specifications to realistic visualization, are helping furniture sellers build trust, reduce uncertainty and support confident buying decisions online and in store.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

IWF 2026 Announces 84 Challengers Award Entrants

WF Atlanta has announced 84 submissions from 65 exhibiting companies for the IWF 2026 Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award, a competition recognizing products, services, manufacturing technologies, ... Read more.

Hexagon Acquires Planit Canada to Strengthen Woodworking Software Presence

Hexagon’s Production Software Division has acquired Planit Canada, strengthening its direct presence in the Canadian woodworking software ... Read more.

INNERGY Acquires Archetype to Add Drafting Services to ERP Platform

INNERGY has acquired Archetype, a woodworking drafting firm with more than 220 associates focused on shop drawings for cabinet shops and ... Read more.

Mozaik Version 15 Preview Set for Wood Pro Expo 2026

Mozaik will give cabinet manufacturers an exclusive preview of Mozaik Version 15 at Wood Pro Expo, taking place June 30 to July 2, 2026. The Cyncly team will ... Read more.

COLUMN

How Digital Product Experiences Are Changing Furniture Selling

The furniture and furnishings market is one of the most competitive and fast-changing categories in digital commerce. Growth in online research and ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Canada Invests in Forest Sector Projects to Expand Markets and Wood Innovation

The federal government has announced nearly $130 million for 56 forest sector projects across Canada, with several aimed at expanding export capacity, ... Read more.

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