Contractors news and trends

Lowe’s vs Home Depot: A Tale of Two Strategies for Professional Builders
Earnings // November 19, 2024

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

The home improvement sector is getting its affairs in order while eyeing a macro improvement. 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,...

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....

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
Home Depot Targets Pros to Spark New Growth

April 21, 2026
In a home improvement market that has been flat, The Home Depot is looking to grow by gaining share among professional contractors and builders, the Financial Times reported Tuesday (April 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

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...

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...