Results from questions included in the recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) reveal that home builders expect a mix of demographic, economic and technological forces to significantly influence the long-term health of the home …
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Tariff Uncertainty and Global Conflict Keep 2026 U.S. Import Forecast Low
Imports at major U.S. container ports are expected to remain below last year’s level for the first half of 2026 amid ongoing tariff uncertainty, although it is too soon to measure the anticipated impact of the conflict in Iran, according …
Read More »Retail Sales Rise for Fifth Straight Month in February, Outpacing January Gains
Retail sales saw gains in February, with moderate growth month over month and strong growth year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Despite harsh winter weather, consumer spending grew once again in February, supported by continued wage gains …
Read More »True Value Becomes Official Hardware Partner of BIG EAST Conference
True Value recently announced it is the Official Hardware Partner of the BIG EAST Conference, taking place from March 11-14. “True Value has been a cornerstone of local communities for generations,” says Dent Johnson, president of True Value. “Partnering with …
Read More »International Hardware Industry Gathers for EISENWARENMESSE 2026
Attendees from 125 countries gathered in Cologne, Germany, from March 3-6, 2026, for the EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair 2026. Around 33,000 visitors attended the event, and the new Tuesday to Friday schedule was well-received by attendees, more closely aligning …
Read More »Expert Talks Conference to Feature Industry Leaders at NHS Concept to Commerce
NHS Concept to Commerce is set to host impactful expert-led sessions covering the industry’s most talked about topics and practical application from leaders on the front lines of retail at the event’s Expert Talks Conference. Spanning two days and accessible …
Read More »Do it Best and True Value 2026 Spring Market Marks Another Step Toward Integration
In the Mile High City, Do it Best members and True Value retailers continued their journey together toward integration at the 2026 Spring Market. As attendees walked the show floor, attended educational sessions and took part in networking opportunities, including …
Read More »Do it Best and True Value Lean Into Innovation and Integration
Marking one year since the first combined Do it Best and True Value market, Do it Best members and True Value retailers kicked off the 2026 Spring Market in Denver with a session led by CEO Dan Starr, who emphasized …
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