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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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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Do it Best and True Value recently announced country music singer Dierks Bentley will headline the company’s 2026 Spring Market in Denver, Colorado, on March 7, 2026. “Dierks Bentley captures the spirit of independence, and we’re so excited to have …
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Many retailers faced a challenging year in 2025, with an unstable economy, tariff fluctuations and other industry difficulties. While some retailers have stood their ground throughout the year, many have been forced to close their doors. Here are the major …
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Hancock Lumber recently announced Curtis Pratt as the company’s new safety director, filling a newly created role for the Hancock Lumber team. Bringing over 15 years of experience in safety and health leadership across a wide range of industries, including …
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The unemployment rate rose to its four-year high of 4.6%, up from 4.4% year over year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Positively, employers added 64,000 jobs in November. Household survey data for October 2025 were not collected …
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Builder confidence inched higher to end the year but remains well into negative territory as builders continue to grapple with rising construction costs, tariffs and economic uncertainty, and as many potential buyers remain on the sidelines due to affordability concerns. …
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Around 158.9 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The number is up from 157.2 million shoppers in 2024, …
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