Contractors news and trends

Lowe’s Targets Smaller Pros for Bigger B2B Growth
Earnings // May 21, 2024

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Home Depot Continues B2B Push as Consumer Spending Pulls Back
Earnings // May 14, 2024

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Synchrony and ServiceTitan Team to Offer Home Improvement Financing
Partnerships // April 30, 2024

Consumer finance company Synchrony has launched a partnership with contractor-focused software platform ServiceTitan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Home Depot’s SRS Deal Boosts B2B and Trade Finance Strategy Across Digital Channels
B2B Payments // March 28, 2024

Home Depot’s acquisition of SRS is the latest evidence that the home improvement giant is laying the foundation — pun intended — for a many-sided, digitally-enabled ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Interviews & Exclusives
All Else Equal, 75% of Millennials Would Favor Jobs Offering Instant Payroll

July 13, 2023
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Contractors May Move to Modernize as Manufacturing Boom Spurs Construction Demand

April 14, 2023
Government incentives are spurring nationwide industry investment as manufacturers race to find space to fulfill demand.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

DOZR CEO Says BNPL Doubles Net Terms for Construction Rental Marketplace Buyers

September 19, 2022
Cash flow is a significant challenge in the construction industry. Contractors often must cope with 30- to 60-day payments and holdbacks of as much as 40% until the completion of...

Is There A ‘Third Way’ For Uber and Other Gig-Economy Firms To Classify Workers?

August 11, 2020
For gig-economy companies, is it time to make way for the third way? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Quick Reads
Synchrony and ServiceTitan Team to Offer Home Improvement Financing

April 30, 2024
Consumer finance company Synchrony has launched a partnership with contractor-focused software platform ServiceTitan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Kraaft Raises $3 Million to Expand Contractor Messaging App

October 04, 2023
Kraaft has raised $3.7 million to bring its construction-sector messaging app to new industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Project 2 Payment Adds Business Reporting and Brand Customization Features

September 19, 2023
Project 2 Payment, a tool that helps U.S.-based contractors create estimates, send invoices and get paid, has added two new features. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Handle Adds Fiserv’s Embedded Payments Capabilities to Construction-Specific Credit Software

April 12, 2023
Handle has added Fiserv’s embedded payments capabilities to its construction-specific credit software. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...