State labor markets showed mixed results in August, with nonfarm payroll employment increasing in a majority of states. Construction employment also posted a net gain nationally, although employment trends varied across states. The unemployment rate also remained relatively low in …
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Single-family housing starts rebounded in August, but production remains down 4.7% year-to-date as builders contend with rising construction costs, lot and labor shortages and economic uncertainty, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Overall housing …
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HIRI Cuts 2025 Home Improvement Growth Forecast The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) revised its 2025 growth forecast downward to 3.4% from 5%, as the $574.3 billion home improvement market faces sustained economic headwinds, including rising costs, tariffs and housing …
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There’s much more to discover from the August edition of Hardware Retailing. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success.
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