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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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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QXO president of lumber and building materials and co-founder of Kodiak Building Partners, Steve Swinney, recently announced in a LinkedIn post he is stepping away from the company after nearly 20 years in the building products distribution industry. The announcement …
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ABC Supply Co., Inc. recently announced chief executive officer Keith Rozolis plans to retire effective Dec. 31, 2026. As part of the company’s leadership succession plan, president and chief operating officer Mike Jost has been appointed chief executive officer effective …
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This year’s extended peak season is continuing, with a final bump expected this month that could push September just over the line to be the busiest month of the year for import volume at the nation’s major container ports, according …
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