ABC Supply Interiors, Inc., formerly L&W Supply Corporation, announced it has acquired the assets of Wallboard, Inc., a Butler, Wisconsin–based distributor of drywall, steel framing, insulation and related building materials. “Wallboard, Inc. has earned its respected reputation by consistently taking …

Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $27.9 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, an increase from the previous record of $24 billion set in 2025. “Despite economic pressures, Father’s …

Inflation rose in May to the highest rate in three months, according to the latest Consumer Price Index released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The all items index rose 4.2% for the 12 months ending May, after rising 3.8% …

The National Retail Federation recently released its response to U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan’s preliminary approval of the proposed settlement in merchants’ class-action antitrust lawsuit against Visa and Mastercard over credit card swipe fees. The National Retail Federation is disappointed …

Epicor recently announced the appointment of Rachel Barger as chief revenue officer (CRO). Barger brings over two decades of global technology leadership experience spanning enterprise software and SaaS and will be responsible for strategy and execution across global sales and …

SUPERZOO, North America’s largest pet retail trade show, recently announced it will be offering accredited veterinary continuing education (CE) for the first time at its 2026 event, launching the program in partnership with US Vet Shows. The 2026 show will …

Retail sales grew for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation.  “Retail sales maintained momentum in May, driven by a resilient labor …

Ace Retail Group recently announced Robert Massengill as its new president. Massengill, a 20-year veteran of the company, brings operational leadership, strategic development and legal expertise to the role. As president, Massengill will lead enterprise-wide strategy, operations and growth across …