by Annie Dameworth | Oct 15, 2025 | Trends & Products
Covering a whole room—walls, ceiling and trim—in one paint color may sound startling at first, but this trend, known as “color drenching,” has gained popularity recently. According to Houzz Inc., searches for the term “color drenching” on Houzz were up 325% in the...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 13, 2025 | Industry News
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data recently released the September 2025 Survey of Consumer Expectations, detailing inflation expectations among U.S. households, showing an increase in inflation expectations in short- and long-term...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 13, 2025 | Industry News
Total U.S. retail sales were up in 25 states and the District of Columbia from June 2024 to June 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Monthly State Retail Sales report. Hawaii saw the most year-over-year growth (18.1%), followed by Nevada (8.9%), North Dakota...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 9, 2025 | Industry News
Retail sales slowed in September but increased on a year-over-year basis as retailers prepare for the holiday season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Retail sales dipped in September as consumers hit the pause button after two solid months of back-to-school...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 9, 2025 | Industry News
Dunn-Edwards has announced Midnight Garden as its 2026 Color of the Year. The deep, muted green is reminiscent of moss, lichen and natural elements. With more customers gravitating towards modern tones, Midnight Garden represents a movement towards bringing nature...
