The Federal Reserve continued its pause on rate reductions, holding the short-term federal funds rate from 3.5% to 3.75%, the level set in December 2025. The Fed stated “uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated” and “the implications of developments …
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Sales of newly built single-family homes fell 17.6% in January, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 587,000 from a downwardly revised December reading, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. …
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The Blish-Mize Spring Buying Market, held from March 19-21, 2026, at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas, gave retailers a chance to prepare for the year ahead with special product deals and exclusive promotions. “Spring is always …
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Lowe’s announced it is extending its partnership with RELEX Solutions and Accenture to unify Lowe’s inventory replenishment and allocation platform. “Expanding our use of RELEX accelerates Lowe’s transformation toward a fully integrated, AI-driven inventory platform,” says Margi Vagell, Lowe’s executive …
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The Home Depot is expanding its U.S. footprint with 12 new stores opening across eight states in 2026. “We’re excited about all of the progress we’ve made in our stores. And our efforts are paying off,” says Ann-Marie Campbell, senior …
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VEVOR has officially opened its first U.S. flagship retail store in Houston in early March, after serving more than 30 million customers online only. The nearly 32,000-square-foot space is designed as a hands-on destination for local homeowners, DIYers and small …
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Canadian-owned paint brand, BeautiTone, recently announced Bark as its 2026 exterior color of the year. A warm, transparent stain that enhances the natural grain of wood, Bark is formulated with UV-resistant pigments designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, resist peeling …
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As part of its plans for growth and to continually help customers be successful, Orgill has added several industry leaders to its executive team in the last 18 months. In January 2025, Orgill appointed Clay Jackson as its new executive …
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