by Annie Dameworth | May 2, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
According to the U.S. Labor Department, 177,000 jobs were added by U.S. employers in April. The unemployment rate in April remained unchanged at 4.2%. These numbers indicate that the U.S. labor market remains in good condition. The solid labor market has allowed the...
by Annie Dameworth | Apr 30, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
As spring brings in temperature changes, product demand shifts for retailers as well. According to research from the National Retail Federation and Planalytics, weather has impacted consumer demand for certain products. February saw the coldest temperatures since 2022...
by Annie Dameworth | Apr 30, 2025 | Industry News
PPG Industries Inc. recently released its first quarter financial results for 2025. The company reported overall net sales of $3.7 billion in Q1 2025, a decrease of 4% from $3.8 billion in 2024. In the Global Architectural Coatings segment, net sales reached $857...
by Annie Dameworth | Apr 29, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
The homeownership rate saw a recent dip, declining to 65.1% in the first quarter of 2025, the lowest level since the first quarter of 2020, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders. Housing affordability is also at a multidecade low, with...
by Annie Dameworth | Apr 29, 2025 | Industry News
Consumer spending this Mother’s Day is expected to reach $34.1 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, up from last year’s $33.5 billion. 84% of U.S. adults are expected to celebrate Mother’s day, with those...
