The Consumer Confidence Index from The Conference Board rose by 0.6 points in June to 91.2, up from a downwardly revised 90.6 in May. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions, fell …
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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released a new guide on financing missing middle housing, designed to help builders, developers and lenders better understand why these products often struggle to secure financing and what can be done to …
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Elevated mortgage rates, rising inflation and economic uncertainty kept many buyers out of the market in May as consumers and builders continue to deal with challenging affordability conditions, according to an analysis from the NAHB. Sales of newly built single-family …
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The summer of 2026 is packed with celebrations expected to give retailers a boost as consumers spend on travel, sporting events, community gatherings and holidays, according to a new economic outlook from the National Retail Federation (NRF). In its latest …
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Built around coming together to share ideas, struggles, wins and more, the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) will bring together the independent home improvement channel for collaboration, cultivation of ideas and fun under the Florida sun. With the …
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Ahoy, it’s time to party! On Tuesday, July 28, the Independents Celebration will kick off the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference with food, fun and a little yacht rock funk. Don your best nautical wear because this party is getting …
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Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Independents Awards Gala, taking place at the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference. On the second day of the conference, July 29, the Independents Awards Gala will recognize outstanding retailers in the industry …
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Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS) announced its acquisition of Central Materials, a stucco, stone, EIFS and masonry distributor that operates two locations in South Texas’s Rio Grande Valley. “We are excited to welcome Central Materials and its highly respected, customer …
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