Retail sales in November and December are expected to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from last year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) recently released annual holiday forecast. This translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. …
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The Home Depot Foundation has invested over $30 million in new grants to help thousands of veterans gain access to safe housing through critical home repairs, smart home upgrades and programs for those exiting homelessness. The company invested in 44 …
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Do it Best and True Value opened a new regional technology center in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, reinforcing a commitment to digital transformation, attracting top-tier talent and delivering long-term growth for Do it Best and True Value store owners. The …
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Sunshine Ace Hardware announced it has opened a new 20,000-square-foot store in Pelican Bay in Naples, Florida. “We continue to invest in brick-and-mortar stores because southwest Floridians place a high value on personal relationships and exceptional customer service in addition …
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In February 2025, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Mint would stop minting pennies, citing their high production cost. According to the U.S. Mint, it cost 3.7 cents to make one penny in 2024. Now, retailers across the country …
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Jeske Hardware Distributors announced it has added Nick Philemon to the company’s sales team as an account manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. “At Jeske, we want to be more than just another distributor for our customers–our goal is to provide …
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Mortgage rates in October fell to the lowest rates in over a year, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.25% in October, 10 basis points (bps) lower than September and 17 bps lower than October of last …
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spoga+gafa, the premier global trade fair for garden, lifestyle and barbecue, is preparing for new concepts at the 2026 show, taking place from June 22-24 in Cologne, Germany. The show’s theme is “Growing Forward,” responding to dynamic market developments, changes …
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