by Annie Dameworth | Jul 14, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter of 2025. The index reported a reading of 59, down four points from the previous quarter. While Q2’s reading of 59 is positive, this...
by Annie Dameworth | Jul 11, 2025 | Industry News
Retail sales slowed in June due to continued consumer anxiety about the impact of government policies on the economy, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). In the building and garden supplies sector, seasonally...
by Annie Dameworth | Jul 10, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released its 2025 list of the Top 100 Retailers, compiled by Kantar. The list consists of the industry’s largest companies according to 2024 U.S. sales. “This year’s Top 100 Retailers represent a diverse group of...
by Annie Dameworth | Jul 9, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to bounce back this month after a significant decrease in late spring, but is expected to fall again after previously paused tariffs take effect, according to the National Retail Federation and...
by Annie Dameworth | Jul 9, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
A monumental moment for the North American building materials industry, the Building Materials Careers Association of North America (BMCANA) launched in July 2025. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to addressing the talent shortage in the building materials...
