by Annie Dameworth | Nov 12, 2026 | Industry News
Floor & Decor recently announced the release of its 2027 Home Design Forecast and its 2027 Tile of the Year, reflecting the trends of warmth, wellness, expressive color and rich materials homeowners are choosing for their spaces. Floor & Decor has named the...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 12, 2026 | Industry News
James Hardie Building Products Inc. recently announced Midnight Black as its 2027 Color of the Year. Once primarily reserved for trim, windows and architectural accents, black has evolved into a defining element of the modern exterior, reflecting homeowners’ growing...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 11, 2026 | Industry News
Retail sales saw their 13th straight month of gains in October even as high gas prices continued, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales edged higher in October as a...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 10, 2026 | Industry News
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis in October after rising 0.6% in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Steady inflation continues to impact retailers as consumers delay...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 9, 2026 | Industry News
Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to taper off for the remainder of the year following an extended peak season that has kept docks busy since the spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail...
