Target Corporation recently announced Mark Weinstein has joined the company as chief marketing and guest experience officer, effective immediately. Weinstein reports directly to Michael Fiddelke, Target’s chief executive officer, and will play a critical role in the company’s growth strategy, …
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Sherwin-Williams and HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams recently unveiled their unified 2027 Color of the Year: Celery. A soft, muted green with subtle yellow undertones, Celery offers a fresh perspective on comfort and calm, bringing a light and airy presence to interiors …
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The Merchant Payments Coalition recently announced that nearly 1,000 businesses and trade associations have called on a federal judge to reject the proposed settlement of merchants’ lawsuit over Visa and Mastercard credit card swipe fees that drive up consumer prices, …
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The Pittsburgh Paints brand has named Artifact (PPG10-16) the 2027 Color of the Year. A warm, smoky blue, Artifact brings a steady sense of calm to both residential and commercial spaces, emphasizing authenticity over perfection. “Artifact invites reflection and calls …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released the HIRI Economic Industry Update for September 2026. The report aims to identify and evaluate key economic indicators and their influence on the home improvement market, examine housing market trends and investigate …
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Inflation in August remained sticky as renewed tensions with Iran continued pushing up oil prices, keeping pressure on the Fed to consider a rate hike at its upcoming meeting, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. …
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Residential building material prices, excluding energy, rose 0.2% in August and were up 5.1% from a year ago, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. Energy prices rose sharply in August, as prices for energy inputs …
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QXO president of lumber and building materials and co-founder of Kodiak Building Partners, Steve Swinney, recently announced in a LinkedIn post he is stepping away from the company after nearly 20 years in the building products distribution industry. The announcement …
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