by Annie Dameworth | Mar 10, 2026 | Industry News
Retail sales saw gains in February, with moderate growth month over month and strong growth year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Despite harsh winter weather, consumer spending grew once again in February, supported by continued wage gains and...
by Annie Dameworth | Mar 4, 2026 | Industry News
Consumer confidence increased by 2.2 points in February to 91.2, up from an upwardly revised 89.0 in January, according to The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor...
by Annie Dameworth | Mar 4, 2026 | Industry News
Paint industry leaders and elected officials gathered at the Illinois State Capital to discuss the early progress of the new architectural paint recycling program, operated by PaintCare. PaintCare estimates the new program will manage nearly one million gallons of...
by Annie Dameworth | Mar 4, 2026 | Operational Insights
Looking at how fellow independent home improvement operations are performing throughout the year gives retailers in the channel a benchmark to make improvements to their own operations. Since 2022, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has partnered...
