84 Lumber is celebrating its 10th annual community campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, entitled “Going Pink.” The company is participating in several initiatives, including planting 840 trees and donating $36,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). “For ten …

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data recently released the September 2025 Survey of Consumer Expectations, detailing inflation expectations among U.S. households, showing an increase in inflation expectations in short- and long-term outlooks. Median inflation expectations …

Total U.S. retail sales were up in 25 states and the District of Columbia from June 2024 to June 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Monthly State Retail Sales report.  Hawaii saw the most year-over-year growth (18.1%), followed by …

Retail sales slowed in September but increased on a year-over-year basis as retailers prepare for the holiday season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Retail sales dipped in September as consumers hit the pause button after two solid months of …

Sunshine Ace Hardware is set to celebrate a two-day grand opening celebration at its Babcock Ranch store location. The event will feature grilling parties, giveaways, live music and opportunities to support Children’s Miracle Network. The store opened in May 2025 …

R.P. Lumber Co., recently announced the acquisition of Dye Home Improvement, a hardware store and lumberyard brand with locations in Monticello and Monon, Indiana.  “I was somewhat familiar with R.P. Lumber before talks of an acquisition began,” says Art Dragoo, owner …

Monthly import cargo volumes are expected to fall below the 2 million TEU mark for the remainder of the year, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “This year’s peak …

Rural King announced a partnership with country artist Drew Baldridge to celebrate October’s Orange Days event series with exclusive in-store appearances across four locations. Stores in Evansville, Indiana; Hopkinsville, Kentucky; Vandalia, Illinois; and Mattoon, Illinois, are hosting Baldridge and offering …