by Annie Dameworth | Jul 8, 2026 | Industry News
The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, the smallest gain since February’s decline, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Downward revisions to April and May estimates subtracted 74,000 jobs from previously reported totals. The unemployment rate also...
by Annie Dameworth | Jul 8, 2026 | Industry News
The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released its annual list of the Top 100 Retailers, compiled by Kantar. The 2026 Top 100 Retailers ranks the industry’s largest companies according to 2025 U.S. retail sales. As the largest retailers continue to expand...
by Annie Dameworth | Jun 30, 2026 | Industry News
The Consumer Confidence Index from The Conference Board rose by 0.6 points in June to 91.2, up from a downwardly revised 90.6 in May. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions, fell by 3.0 points to...
by Jacob Musselman | Jun 25, 2026 | Industry News
Data from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) shows a notable shift in the current housing market: while fewer Americans are taking on home improvement projects, those who do are spending significantly more. According to HIRI’s recent Q1 2026 Homeowner...
by Jacob Musselman | Jun 24, 2026 | Industry News
The Sherwin-Williams Company celebrated its 160th anniversary with an event in Shanghai, China. Guests included government officials from Jing’an District and Jiading District of Shanghai and Nantong, Jiangsu Province, as well as delegates from the U.S....
