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 …

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, …

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 …

The Home Depot reported its eighth consecutive quarter of a decrease in comparable sales, as comparable sales fell 1.2% in Q3. The retailer also reported sales of $40.2 billion, an increase of 6.6% year over year. “While macroeconomic uncertainty remains, …

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 …

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 …

Austin Diehl is the director of retail operations for Randy’s Hardware, which has four locations in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. What is your proudest moment as part of the independent channel? My proudest moment for me personally was when …

When the Bowman family took over Prickly Pear Farm & Home in the small town of Kinsley, Kansas, in 2022, Ellie Bowman, the current owner and manager, and her family knew changes had to be made after seeing how the …