by Annie Dameworth | Feb 13, 2026 | Industry News
Inflation dropped in January to the lowest level in eight months, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye on Housing. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) components have resolved distortions from the government shutdown last October,...
by Annie Dameworth | Feb 11, 2026 | Industry News
The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.3%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate and the number of unemployed people saw little change in January, but measured higher than a year...
by Annie Dameworth | Feb 11, 2026 | Industry News
Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for December 2025 were reported at $735.0 billion, virtually unchanged from November 2025 and up 2.4% from December 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s recent report. Total sales for 2025 were up 3.7%...
by Annie Dameworth | Feb 4, 2026 | Industry News
Credit card swipe fees could cost consumers over $683 million in higher prices this Valentine’s Day, according to The Merchants Payment Coalition. “For restaurants, swipe fees are anything but a love story,” says MPC executive committee member and National Restaurant...
by Annie Dameworth | Feb 4, 2026 | Industry News
Diamond Vogel is celebrating its 100th year in business this year. Founded in 1926, Diamond Vogel began as a small regional paint company and has grown into the nationally recognized brand it is today. “Reaching 100 years is an extraordinary milestone and a testament...
