The current level of open jobs is down measurably from two years ago, due to declines in housing construction activity, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The number of open jobs for the …

Barbecue Sauce Bone Suckin’ Sweet Southern Sauce from Ford’s Foods is a sweet barbecue sauce with molasses, honey and spices. It comes in an 18-ounce bottle and is made without high-fructose corn syrup. Photo Courtesy of Ford’s Food Ford’s Foods …

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Retail sales increased during the holiday season, rising 4.1% from November to December, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. The growth is in line with the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) forecast for record spending. “December Retail Monitor data saw a …

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. | …

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 …

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 …

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. …