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Jacob Musselman

Jacob is the content coordinator for Hardware Retailing Magazine. A lifelong Hoosier, Jacob earned a B.S. in journalism and telecommunications with a minor in digital publishing from Ball State University. He loves making bagels, going to farmers markets with his wife Hannah and two dogs and watching Formula One.

Lowe’s Total Sales, Comparable Sales Down in Q3 2024

Lowe's Q4

Lowe’s Companies released its third quarter financial results, posting $20.2 billion in total sales, compared to $20.5 billion in Q3 2023. Comparable sales for the quarter decreased 1.1%, driven by continued softness in DIY large-ticket discretionary demand, which was offset …

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Federal Judge Overturns Overtime Pay Rule

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A federal judge in Texas permanently blocked a rule intended to raise the threshold for overtime pay for salaried workers. The rule raised the threshold from $684 per week, equivalent to $35,568 per year, to $844 per week, equivalent to …

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NRF Expects Holiday Sales Growth

Holiday Sales Growth

A record 183.4 million people are planning to shop in-store and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) Holiday survey. The figure is up from the previous record of 182 million in …

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Consumer Debt Reaches $5.1 Trillion in Q3

Consumer Debt

Total outstanding U.S. consumer debt stood at $5.10 trillion for the third quarter of 2024, increasing at an annualized rate of 3.28%, according to the Federal Reserve’s G.19 Consumer Credit Report. Consumer debt has slowed over the past two years, …

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PPG Announces Executive Appointments

PPG Q1 2025 financials

PPG announced multiple leadership appointments as the company continues to focus on driving and delivering on its growth strategy. Tom Maziarz, current PPG vice president of automotive refinish Americas, will become vice president of traffic solutions, effective Dec. 1. Maziarz …

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Hot Products – November 13, 2024

Hot Products

Hot Sauce Multipack (SPONSORED) Our three most famous sauces featured on Hot Ones, Zombie Apocalypse, Son of Zombie and Garlic Reaper, are now in a handy little 3-pack. A spicier, condensed version of our Best-Sellers 8-pack, these are great for …

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2025 Color of the Year Roundup

2025 Color of the Year

Neutral tones and light blues dominated many Colors of the Year in 2024 but in 2025, bright yellows and deep blues dominate the trending color market. By tracking trending colors from the paint manufacturers, you will be able to help your customers …

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