by Annie Dameworth | Oct 9, 2025 | Industry News
Retail sales slowed in September but increased on a year-over-year basis as retailers prepare for the holiday season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Retail sales dipped in September as consumers hit the pause button after two solid months of back-to-school...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 9, 2025 | Industry News
Dunn-Edwards has announced Midnight Garden as its 2026 Color of the Year. The deep, muted green is reminiscent of moss, lichen and natural elements. With more customers gravitating towards modern tones, Midnight Garden represents a movement towards bringing nature...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 8, 2025 | Industry News
The sweeping effects of tariffs in 2025 have impacted almost every industry, including the home improvement and construction industries. The Home Improvement Research Institute and Datavations’ Tariffs and Toolbench webinar unpacked the costly effects these tariffs...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 2, 2025 | Industry News
The U.S. government implemented a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, 2025, after failed attempts to reach an agreement to extend government funding. Here’s how the shutdown will affect housing and homebuilders. According to the National Association of Home Builders...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 2, 2025 | Industry News
PPG announced Secret Safari as its 2026 Color of the Year. A versatile yellow-green, Secret Safari is part of PPG’s 2026 global color theme, Parallels, which includes three color palettes: Authentic, Visionary and Expressive. “Secret Safari is a versatile shade that...
