by Annie Dameworth | Sep 8, 2025 | Industry News
Ten states and the District of Columbia had significant year-over-year increases in total retail sales, excluding nonstore retailers, in May 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Monthly State Retail Sales report. On average, total retail sales were up 1.8% year...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 2, 2025 | Industry News
With 150 days as the new CEO of Pittsburgh Paint Co. under his belt, Brian Carson has already navigated two major price increases, a volatile market and shifting consumer expectations. Carson sat down with Paint & Decorating Retailer to share his insights on the...
by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 28, 2025 | Industry News, Operational Insights
Onebeat, an AI-driven inventory optimization platform, and Zipline, a retail execution and communication platform, have joined forces to offer a strategic integration designed to help retailers close the gap between strategy and in-store performance. By combining...
by Annie Dameworth | Aug 26, 2025 | Industry News
Potential home buyers continue to be deterred by high mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Newly built single-family home sales dropped 0.6% in July, falling...
by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 20, 2025 | Industry News
Embodying leadership, grit and a passion for the independent channel, this year’s Young Retailer of the Year honorees prove that the future of the industry is in good hands. The Young Retailer of the Year program, now in its 29th year, identifies and promotes the...
