The Pittsburgh Paints Company (PPC) notified customers that it will implement price increases of 5.8% on its products beginning August 15, citing rising production and distribution costs. Additional higher increases on a smaller group of products were also announced, but …
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The 17th edition of Bricoday, the leading B2B event for the DIY, technical, home improvement and decoration industries, is expected to be a record-setting event. 460 companies are participating in Bricoday so far, with 150 new entries. The show will …
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Back-to-school shoppers have already begun purchasing items for the upcoming school year this month, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Two-thirds (67%) of shoppers began their shopping in early …
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Reciprocal tariffs have been placed on a 90-day pause that was originally scheduled to end on July 9. The tariffs will now begin on August 1, giving negotiators additional time to reach agreements. During a cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump …
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Inflation increased in June as President Trump’s tariffs continue to impact the U.S. economy. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% from June of last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the fastest pace since February. Prices rose …
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Sunshine Ace Hardware recently opened a new retail store in Winchester Center, an area in Collier County, Florida. This location is the seventh hardware store in the county. “My grandfather, Don Wynn, started Sunshine Ace Hardware in 1958 with a …
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The average hardware store has thousands of SKUs, so it’s easy to see why anyone starting a job at a home improvement store could easily be overwhelmed. For many years, retailers have turned to the North American Hardware Association’s (NHPA) …
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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter of 2025. The index reported a reading of 59, down four points from the previous quarter. While Q2’s reading of 59 …
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