Pending home sales in November increased 3.3% from October 2025 and were up 2.6% year over year, according to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Pending Home Sales Report. The Northeast, Midwest, South and West all saw month-over-month and year-over-year …
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Ace Hardware’s exclusive paint line, Clark+Kensington, named Hazelnut Crunch, a warm, rusty brown, as its 2026 color of the year. To provide customers with alternative options to this shade, consider stocking these paints similar to Hazelnut Crunch. Benjamin Moore’s Rustique …
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According to Houzz, the most popular laundry room spaces in 2025 included the right mix of storage, design and smart features, creating an efficient and beautiful space to complete the chore. Stock these laundry room accessories for customers revamping this …
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Nonfarm payroll employment was largely unchanged across the U.S. on a monthly basis in September 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Eye on Housing. 29 states and the District …
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Capps Home Building Center (HBC) recently announced its acquisition of English’s—The Complete Home Center in Altavista, Virginia. “We are deeply honored to build upon the respected legacy that English’s has cultivated since its founding in 1909,” say Capps Home Building …
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This holiday season, Carr Hardware spread Christmas cheer to its community by offering free Christmas trees to local veterans and families facing financial difficulties. Trees were given away on a first-come, first-served basis. The tree giveaway is an annual tradition …
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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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