by Jacob Musselman | Oct 29, 2025 | Industry News
The Federal Reserve announced another ¼% rate cut, bringing the current federal interest rate to 3¾ to 4%, the lowest level in three years. The move is intended to ease financial conditions amid growing economic softening, even as inflation remains above 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...
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 Lindsey Thompson | Sep 2, 2025 | Industry News
With 150 days as the new CEO of Pittsburgh Paint Co. under his belt, Brian Carson has already navigated two major price increases, a volatile market and shifting consumer expectations. Carson sat down with Paint & Decorating Retailer to share his insights on the...
by Jacob Musselman | Jul 16, 2025 | Industry News
The Pittsburgh Paints Company (PPC) notified customers that it will implement price increases of 5.8% on its products beginning August 15, citing rising production and distribution costs. Additional higher increases on a smaller group of products were also announced,...
