by Annie Dameworth | Jan 12, 2026 | Industry News
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to see a month-over-month gain in January, the first gain in six months. The ports are still expected to remain down year over year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Global Port...
by Annie Dameworth | Jan 9, 2026 | Industry News
The U.S. economy added 50,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate was reported at 4.4% for the month, marking little change from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Overall, 584,000 jobs were added in 2025, putting last...
by Annie Dameworth | Jan 9, 2026 | Industry News
Builders have faced significant challenges in recent months with elevated mortgage rates and high construction costs, according to the latest residential housing market report and an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders. Overall housing starts dropped...
by Annie Dameworth | Jan 8, 2026 | Industry News
The start of a new year is a time for the industry to look back on successes and challenges from the past year and anticipate new opportunities for the year ahead. Paint & Decorating Retailer recently spoke with Dennis Karnstein, commercial president and general...
by Annie Dameworth | Jan 8, 2026 | Industry News
Consumer confidence fell in December to the lowest level since April’s tariff implementation, reflecting concerns about increasing inflation and a weak labor market, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye on Housing. The labor...
