by Annie Dameworth | Nov 10, 2025 | Industry News
Consumer sentiment dropped to a near-record low amid government shutdown concerns, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer-sentiment index. The index reported a reading of 50.3 in November, down from 53.6 in October and down 29.9% year over year. This...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 10, 2025 | Industry News
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see a typical end-of-year slowdown in November and December, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “We’ve spent most...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 6, 2025 | Industry News
Florida Paints recently revealed its 2026 Colors of the Year, Grape Soda and White Pepper. “This year’s colors tell a story of belonging,” says Santiago Quintero, Florida Paints color expert. “We found ourselves drawn to nostalgic hues that make a house feel like...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 6, 2025 | Industry News
Retail sales in November and December are expected to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from last year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) recently released annual holiday forecast. This translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion....
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 5, 2025 | Industry News
Always ready. Always there. The venerable motto of the United States National Guard is what Tim Kromholtz lived out during his time in the Washington Air National Guard and in his executive role in the independent home improvement industry. Kromholtz’s military...
