by Annie Dameworth | Oct 21, 2026 | Trends & Products
Stocking a variety of paint brushes at different price points is essential to reach customers of all budgets and needs. Paint & Decorating Retailer recommends these four brushes for different price brackets, from affordable to high-end tools. Low-Budget The Flat...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 20, 2026 | Industry News
The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) 2026 Home Improvement Insights Summit hosted home improvement leaders and professionals to glean insights from the most pressing industry data in Minneapolis from Sept. 29-30, 2026. The Summit focused its sessions on...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 14, 2026 | Industry News
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis in September after rising 0.4% in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.7% before seasonal adjustment. The index...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 8, 2026 | Industry News
Retail sales rose for the 12th straight month in September even as gas prices put pressure on shoppers’ budgets, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales rose again last month as consumers continued to...
