Consumer spending on Halloween is expected to reach $13.5 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure maintains the strong spending level of last year’s record $13.1 billion …
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State labor markets showed mixed results in August, with nonfarm payroll employment increasing in a majority of states. Construction employment also posted a net gain nationally, although employment trends varied across states. The unemployment rate also remained relatively low in …
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ECMD, Inc. announced it has opened a new 135,000-square-foot distribution center in Ocala, Florida. The new facility represents ECMD’s 16th distribution center. “Ocala is a strategic location that allows us to better serve our customers throughout Florida while creating a …
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Wood framing continues to dominate the U.S. single-family home construction market, according to an NAHB analysis of 2025 Census Bureau data. In 2025, wood framing accounted for 94% of all completed single-family homes, maintaining its position as the leading construction …
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Rural King announced the opening of its first New York store in Elmira, marking the company’s entry into the state. Grand opening festivities will take place Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27, featuring Rural King specials and competitive prices …
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The Home Depot and The Home Depot Foundation recently announced a new initiative to provide 15 million introductions to the skilled construction trades by 2032. As part of this effort, The Home Depot is launching Path to Pro Skills Explorers …
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Ace Hardware announced Vantage Point (38B-4) as Clark+Kensington’s 2027 Color of the Year, available at participating Ace Hardware stores and online at The Paint Studio. A sophisticated take on blue, Vantage Point adds depth and dimension to the 2027 Clark+Kensington …
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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced it is working with Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.) on legislation aimed at lowering housing costs by establishing a tariff exemption process for building materials. The Housing Tariff Exclusion Act (H.R. 10416) would …
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