by Annie Dameworth | Oct 8, 2026 | Industry News
Retail sales rose for the 12th straight month in September even as gas prices put pressure on shoppers’ budgets, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales rose again last month as consumers continued to...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 8, 2026 | Industry News
AkzoNobel announced it has entered into binding agreements to sell its decorative paints business in Southeast Asia to Nippon Paint. The agreements include AkzoNobel’s decorative paints business in seven countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore,...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 6, 2026 | Industry News
Minwax announced Pickled Oak (MW260), a light, soft neutral with gentle warm undertones, as its 2027 Color of the Year. Pickled Oak creates a subtle wash that allows wood’s natural grain to show through. Reflecting growing interest in understated wood aesthetics...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 5, 2026 | Industry News
The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September while the unemployment rate increased to 4.2%, both showing little change from August’s report, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in...
