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A new analysis from SHRM reveals that while the veteran workforce in America continues to shrink, it remains one of the most skilled, experienced and leadership-ready segments of the labor market.  According to the Labor Force Snapshot: Veterans in the …

Trade-related costs of Canadian imports have recently increased due to adjustments to antidumping and countervailing duty rates and the imposition of Section 232 tariffs, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye on Housing.  The average duty rate on …

Using propriety data, Numerator helps companies understand their customers and identify growth opportunities by providing more visibility into more consumers across more channels. In its The Income Divide: Implications for the Home Improvement Sector report, Numerator shares how the income divide …

Home Hardware Stores Limited was recently named the title sponsor of the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC), an event created to inspire youth across Canada to explore careers in the skilled trades. “Partnering with Home Hardware Stores Limited will help …

Retail sales grew in October, showing monthly and year-over-year gains heading into the holiday shopping season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Retail sales grew in October as consumers geared up for the holiday season,” says NRF president and CEO …

Consumer sentiment dropped to a near-record low amid government shutdown concerns, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer-sentiment index. The index reported a reading of 50.3 in November, down from 53.6 in October and down 29.9% year over year. This …

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see a typical end-of-year slowdown in November and December, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “We’ve spent …

TAL Building Centers recently announced two key promotions: Gaven Gregory has been named chief operating officer and Billy Cornelius has been named vice president of pro sales. Gregory brings leadership experience in retail and business operations from leadership roles at …