Barbecue Seasoning Bone Suckin’ Seasoning Rub from Ford’s Food is a blended spice rub with salt, sugar, paprika and herbs. The 5.8-ounce jar is sized for grilling, roasting or everyday seasoning. Photo Courtesy of Ford’s Food. Ford’s Foods Inc. | …
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Unemployment Rate Inches Higher After Shutdown
The unemployment rate rose to its four-year high of 4.6%, up from 4.4% year over year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Positively, employers added 64,000 jobs in November. Household survey data for October 2025 were not collected …
Read More »5 Camping Supplies for First-Time Campers
The number of first-time campers has been steadily rising, growing from 8.3 million in 2021 to 26.8 million in 2024, according to the 2025 Camping Report, released by the Dyrt. As many stores are situated near state, city and national …
Read More »4 Products to Conquer the Snow
As much of the country grapples with snow during the winter months, your store should be equipped to help keep your customers safe and provide them with the products they need to remove snow from their driveways, sidewalks and cars. …
Read More »Hot Products – December 17, 2025
Box‑Cutting Scissors (SPONSORED) Arrow’s new 8-inch 2‑in‑1 Box‑Cutting Scissors deliver power, precision and everyday versatility in one tool. Designed for clean scissor cuts plus quick box opening with a built‑in cutting edge, they’re perfect for home projects, packaging, crafts and …
Read More »Builder Confidence Rises, Still Negative
Builder confidence inched higher to end the year but remains well into negative territory as builders continue to grapple with rising construction costs, tariffs and economic uncertainty, and as many potential buyers remain on the sidelines due to affordability concerns. …
Read More »Record Number of Shoppers Expected Before Christmas
Around 158.9 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The number is up from 157.2 million shoppers in 2024, …
Read More »Ace Hardware Shows Most Popular Home Improvement Gifts
The gifting season is here. New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania rank among the highest in hardware and home improvement gift giving, with 77.35 hardware and home improvement gifts given for every 1,000. These three states have some of the …
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