The number of open positions in the construction sector dropped in August, according the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down from three years ago due to declines in …

PPG recently announced Country Soil (PPG15-30) as its 2027 Color of the Year, a warm, saturated hue that blends beige, taupe and gray. Country Soil draws inspiration from the natural world, evoking clay-rich earth and weathered stone. The color is …

Retail sales rose modestly in August, marking the 11th consecutive month of gains, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales climbed steadily once again in August,” says Matthew Shay, NRF president and CEO. …

ANDMORE and the International Housewares Association (IHA) recently announced a new, eight-year partnership that will bring The Inspired Home Show to AmericasMart Atlanta, co-located alongside Winter Atlanta Market, beginning in January 2028. The move brings The Inspired Home Show into …

Tractor Supply Company recently announced the grand opening of its 11th distribution center, located in Nampa, Idaho. Serving as the strategic “Gateway to the Pacific Northwest,” the 865,000-square-foot facility represents an investment of more than $200 million in Canyon County …

New home sales improved in August, but the broader new-home market is still experiencing weakness, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges continue to constrain demand, with new home sales remaining below …

Lowe’s recently announced the launch of drone delivery, the newest fulfillment method for the retailer that delivers select home improvement items directly to DIY and Pro customers in as fast as 20 minutes. This pilot is now live at Lowe’s …

ABC Supply has announced the opening of 2 new locations in Mississippi and Texas. Hattiesburg, Mississippi: Located at 1744 Evelyn Gandy Parkway and open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday. Branch Manager Ryan Yared joined ABC Supply …