by Jacob Musselman | Apr 3, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
President Donald Trump announced tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners. These measures include a universal 10% tariff on all imported goods, effective April 5, 2025, with additional country-specific tariffs commencing April 9, 2025. Notable increases involve a...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 2, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
Moving into the second quarter of 2025, the labor market continues to tell the same story: more job openings than people looking for jobs. In February 2025, the number of unemployed people was 7.1 million, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment...
by Jacob Musselman | Mar 31, 2025 | Trends & Products
Homeowners are shifting away from the traditional grays and whites that have dominated design trends in recent years. According to the Fixr Kitchen & Bathroom Trends 2024 Study, 63% of homeowners say gray tones are on their way out as a trend. As these colors are...
by Jacob Musselman | Mar 27, 2025 | Trends & Products
For a quarter of a century, the Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest has inspired and supported teens to transform Duck Tape into stunning prom attire, awarding more than half of a million dollars in college scholarships. Back for its 25th year, Duck Brand is...
by Jacob Musselman | Mar 21, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
On the final day of the 2025 National Hardware Show (NHS), attendees left with new product discoveries and new and revitalized partnerships with retailers and vendors. NHS Awards Kathryn Emery, lifestyle expert and NHS correspondent, and Kevin O’Connor, host of...
by Jacob Musselman | Mar 20, 2025 | Trends & Products
The National Hardware Show (NHS) is officially underway. Independent retailers now have access to the expansive show floor, stocked with thousands of vendors. The North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) managing editor Lindsey Thompson walked the...
