by Annie Dameworth | Oct 30, 2025 | Industry News
Levels of theft and violence are increasing in the retail industry, according to a new study released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Loss Prevention Research Council and sponsored by Sensormatic Solutions. The Impact of Theft & Violence 2025...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 29, 2025 | Industry News
Consumer confidence in October decreased by one point in October to 94.6, according to The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index. This number is down from 95.6 in September. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 29, 2025 | Industry News
Amazon recently announced in a message sent to Amazon employees the company’s decision to reduce its corporate workforce by around 14,000 roles, citing AI innovation as a main driver for the decision. “The reductions we’re sharing today are a continuation of this work...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 28, 2025 | Industry News
The Sherwin-Williams Company announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. Consolidated net sales in Q3 increased 3.2% to $6.36 billion. Net sales increased primarily due to higher sales in the Paint Stores and Performance Coatings Groups. In the...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 27, 2025 | Industry News
Inflation was up in September, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 3% in the last year, the highest reading since January 2025. The CPI rose 0.3% in September, following a 0.4% increase in...
