The Conference Board released its March Consumer Confidence Survey, which reports consumer attitude, buying intentions, vacation plans and expectations for inflation, stock prices and interest rates. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell 7.2 points in March to 92.9. The …
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Duck Tape Announces 25th Stuck at Prom Contest
For a quarter of a century, the Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest has inspired and supported teens to transform Duck Tape into stunning prom attire, awarding more than half of a million dollars in college scholarships. Back for …
Read More »Rival Holdings Announces Promotion
Rival Holdings announced Zach Lesser as its chief of staff, bringing his leadership experience to the organization. In this role, Lesser will focus on platform improvements, integration strategies, real estate and business solutions. “We are thrilled to welcome Zach to …
Read More »R.P. Lumber Expands Illinois Footprint
R.P. Lumber, a family-owned, full-service retail home center and building materials supplier, announced its 89th retail location in Quincy, Illinois, which opens in early April. “We’ve always wanted to have a store in Quincy, and we’re thrilled to finally have …
Read More »Existing-Home Sales Rise in February
Existing home sales rose 4.2% in February according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For both monthly and year-over-year (YoY) sales, two major U.S. regions experienced growth, one region remained stable and two others noted a decline. …
Read More »Home Depot Announces Exclusive Primer Deal
The Home Depot announced it has expanded its long-term partnership with Behr Paint Company to exclusively offer KILZ branded primer products in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Home Depot will become the only home improvement retailer to sell KILZ products. “We’ve heard …
Read More »Hot Products – March 19, 2025
Solar Hearing Protection (SPONSORED) The future of hearing protection is bright. Introducing the all-new 3M™ WorkTunes™ Connect + Solar Hearing Protection. Engineered with a Powerfoyle™ solar cell that charges continuously in outdoor or indoor light. Equipped with premium sound quality …
Read More »True Value Announces Warehouse Promotion
True Value announced Chris Gongora-Davis has been promoted to general operations manager of its Springfield, Oregon, warehouse. “Chris has shown exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to operational excellence throughout his time with True Value,” says Steve Rose, vice president …
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