by Annie Dameworth | Jan 28, 2026 | Industry News
PPG recently announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting $3.9 billion in net sales, up 5% from Q4 2024. The company reported net income of $3.02 million, up from $2 million in Q4 2024. Adjusted earnings per share for the fourth quarter...
by Annie Dameworth | Jan 28, 2026 | Industry News
Valentine’s Day consumer spending is expected to reach a record $29.1 billion this year, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This year’s anticipated amount surpasses the previous record...
by Annie Dameworth | Jan 28, 2026 | Industry News
State-level employment levels remained relatively stable year-over-year at the end of 2025, ranging from a 4.2% decline to a 1.8% gain, according to an analysis by the NAHB Eye on Housing. Construction employment showed greater fluctuations, with declines of up to...
by Annie Dameworth | Jan 28, 2026 | Industry News
Consumer confidence in January fell by 9.7 points to 84.5, down from an upwardly revised 94.2 in December, according to the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market...
by Annie Dameworth | Jan 27, 2026 | Industry News
The Sherwin-Williams Company recently recognized its 2025 Vendor of the Year award winners during its annual National Sales Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Four companies were named Vendor of the Year, with two additional partners honored for the Innovative Product of...