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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.

Hot Products – December 17, 2025

Hot Products

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 …

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Builder Confidence Rises, Still Negative

custom home building 2025

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. …

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Record Number of Shoppers Expected Before Christmas

holiday shopping

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, …

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Wreaths Across America Rallies Volunteers, Retailers Nationwide

Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America ceremonies on Dec. 13 brought together volunteers, retailers and logistics partners nationwide to honor fallen service members, with thousands of wreaths placed at veterans’ graves and millions raised to support the effort. At Zachary Taylor National Cemetery …

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Contractor Outlook Remains Optimistic

Home Improvement spending

The Farnsworth Contractor Index for Q4 2025 shows contractors remain confident about near-term work, even as revenue expectations and growth soften compared to last year. Overall confidence in securing new business over the coming six months scored 8.3 out of …

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Holiday Sales Predictions on Track

Holiday Sales

Retail sales saw strong year-over-year growth in November, with the first half of the month posting results on track to meet the National Retail Federation’s spending forecast, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Retail sales showed healthy year-over-year gains in November …

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