According to the March 2025 Employment Situation Summary from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the women’s labor force participation rate remained steady at 57.5% with women now representing almost half (47%) of the total U.S. labor force. Prime-aged women, …
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Menards recently reached a $4.25 million multistate settlement resolving claims of the company misleading consumers with marketing for the Menards 11% Rebate Program. The settlement includes accusations from attorneys general from 10 states, including Arizona, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, …
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Pending home sales in November increased 3.3% from October 2025 and were up 2.6% year over year, according to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Pending Home Sales Report. The Northeast, Midwest, South and West all saw month-over-month and year-over-year …
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Nonfarm payroll employment was largely unchanged across the U.S. on a monthly basis in September 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Eye on Housing. 29 states and the District …
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Capps Home Building Center (HBC) recently announced its acquisition of English’s—The Complete Home Center in Altavista, Virginia. “We are deeply honored to build upon the respected legacy that English’s has cultivated since its founding in 1909,” say Capps Home Building …
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A recent report released by the Federal Reserve revealed Visa and Mastercard’s shift of more of the burden of debit card fraud onto the merchants, easing the responsibility for banks. Updated figures show merchants paid for 49.9% of debit card …
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As you plan your travel itinerary for 2026, be sure to add these exciting industry events to your calendar. January 2026 House-Hasson Dealer Market January 22-24, 2026 Nashville, TN Opryland Hotel & Convention Center February 2026 Orgill Spring Online Buying …
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Gift cards rank as the second-most popular gift this holiday season, with total spending on gift cards expected to reach $29 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). According to NRF, 43% of shoppers plan to purchase …
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