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Paused Tariffs Offer Temporary Relief for Consumers

June retail sales by state

Days after sweeping tariffs were announced, President Donald Trump has paused tariffs for most nations for 90 days and increased tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. As a result of these tariffs, Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett says imports during …

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Bliffert Lumber Announces Sales Promotion

Bliffert Promotion

Bliffert Lumber announced the promotion of Lauren Parsons to director of sales. Parsons joined the company in 2022 as a sales manager and has since been instrumental in shaping and executing its sales strategy. “Lauren has shown tremendous drive and …

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NRF Predicts Record Easter Spending

Easter Spending 2025

An annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics reveals consumers plan to spend $23.6 billion on Easter this year, surpassing the $22.4 billion spent in 2024. Around 79% of U.S. consumers plan to celebrate …

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Strong U.S. Job Growth Precedes Trade Uncertainty

U.S. job market

The U.S. job market added 228,000 jobs in March ahead of President Donald Trump’s imposed tariffs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Employment Situation for March 2025. The number of jobs added last month was up from the …

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R.P. Lumber Expands in Wyoming

R.P. Lumber Expands

R.P. Lumber, an Illinois-based lumber supplier, announced its acquisition of Aldrich Home Center in Powell, Wyoming, with the deal set to close on April 11, 2025. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Aldrich Home Center was originally founded …

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The Pittsburgh Paints Company Unveils New Logo, Tagline

Pittsburgh Paints Co.

The Pittsburgh Paints Company today unveiled the company’s new logo and tagline, symbolizing the company’s 150-year history of expertise and legacy. The new identity reflects the trust and innovation that customers expect from Pittsburgh Paints Company and combines it with …

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