Rural King recently announced the opening of its newest Georgia store location in Brunswick, marking the company’s fifth location in the state. Grand opening festivities will take place Friday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 20. New customers who enroll in …
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Target Names New Chief Marketing and Guest Experience Officer
Target Corporation recently announced Mark Weinstein has joined the company as chief marketing and guest experience officer, effective immediately. Weinstein reports directly to Michael Fiddelke, Target’s chief executive officer, and will play a critical role in the company’s growth strategy, …
Read More »Sherwin-Williams and HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Name 2027 Color of the Year
Sherwin-Williams and HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams recently unveiled their unified 2027 Color of the Year: Celery. A soft, muted green with subtle yellow undertones, Celery offers a fresh perspective on comfort and calm, bringing a light and airy presence to interiors …
Read More »Nearly 1,000 Businesses Oppose Swipe Fee Settlement
The Merchant Payments Coalition recently announced that nearly 1,000 businesses and trade associations have called on a federal judge to reject the proposed settlement of merchants’ lawsuit over Visa and Mastercard credit card swipe fees that drive up consumer prices, …
Read More »Pittsburgh Paints Announces 2027 Color of the Year
The Pittsburgh Paints brand has named Artifact (PPG10-16) the 2027 Color of the Year. A warm, smoky blue, Artifact brings a steady sense of calm to both residential and commercial spaces, emphasizing authenticity over perfection. “Artifact invites reflection and calls …
Read More »U.S. Home Improvement Products Market Forecasted to Grow 2.6% in 2026, HIRI Reports
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released the HIRI Economic Industry Update for September 2026. The report aims to identify and evaluate key economic indicators and their influence on the home improvement market, examine housing market trends and investigate …
Read More »August Inflation Remains Steady Amid Rising Energy Prices
Inflation in August remained sticky as renewed tensions with Iran continued pushing up oil prices, keeping pressure on the Fed to consider a rate hike at its upcoming meeting, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. …
Read More »Energy Costs Surge Alongside Building Material Prices
Residential building material prices, excluding energy, rose 0.2% in August and were up 5.1% from a year ago, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. Energy prices rose sharply in August, as prices for energy inputs …
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