by Annie Dameworth | Feb 24, 2026 | Industry News
Real GDP growth slowed in Q4 of 2025 in the wake of the historic government shutdown’s impact on the economy. While consumer spending continued to drive growth, federal government spending brought overall growth down over a full percentage point, according to an NAHB...
by Annie Dameworth | Feb 18, 2026 | Trends & Products
An essential step for cleaning, polishing and prepping surfaces for a project, sanding should not be overlooked when painting or staining a wall, ceiling or piece of furniture. Paint & Decorating Retailer recommends adding these four sanders to your shelves to...
by Annie Dameworth | Feb 18, 2026 | Trends & Products
The bright white kitchen that has remained the popular choice for many years is being refreshed this year, with homeowners gravitating towards warmer, creamy neutral paint shades, bringing a softness to a kitchen without losing brightness, according to Floor &...
by Annie Dameworth | Feb 17, 2026 | Industry News
Canadian Industries Limited (CIL) announced the company’s new logo and renewed mission, revealing a new chapter for the company. “Today we unveil more than a new CIL logo and mission,” says Tim Fisher, CIL co-president of retail. “We are declaring to our customers...
by Annie Dameworth | Feb 16, 2026 | Industry News
Retail sales saw a moderate monthly increase and strong year-over-year gains in January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Consumers demonstrated continued resilience in January, showing moderate spending growth on the heels of record-high spending during the...
