Import cargo volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to decline steadily for the remainder of 2025 amid rising tariffs, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Global Port Tracker report. “We have seen the implementation of reciprocal tariffs …
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Residential building materials prices rose in August for the fourth consecutive month, reaching the highest level since January 2023, according to the National Association of Home Builders‘ Eye on Housing report. Service prices decreased in August while goods prices slightly …
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Do it Best and True Value recently announced the 2025 Vendors of the Year winners. The award for Overall Sales Growth was given to Milwaukee Tool, the Supply Chain Excellence award was presented to Charlotte Pipe, the Outstanding Products and …
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Job growth in August slowed as the unemployment rate rose to the highest level in four years, signaling a continued cooling in the U.S. labor market, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Eye on Housing report. The …
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Carrying a variety of pet products and accessories in your store can increase add-on sales and cater to a wide range of customers. Hardware Retailing recommends these five pet accessories to add to your pet section or place by the …
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Ten states and the District of Columbia had significant year-over-year increases in total retail sales excluding nonstore retailers in May 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Monthly State Retail Sales report. On average, total retail sales were up 1.8% …
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spoga+gafa, the leading trade fair for garden lifestyle and barbecue, recently announced a new hall concept for the 2026 show. Object.Europe, designed by the editor of H.O.M.E. magazine and renowned voice in international design and architecture, Angelika Müller, will feature …
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Mortgage rates continued to decline in August and are now reporting at the lowest rate since November 2024, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.59%, 13 basis points (bps) lower than July, while the 15-year rate declined …
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