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Consumer Confidence Down in September

Consumer confidence august

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell by 6.7 points to 81.9 in September, down from 88.6 in August. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—fell by 7.9 points to 109.3. The Expectations …

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Construction Job Openings Drop in August

Construction job openings August

The number of open positions in the construction sector dropped in August, according the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down from three years ago due to declines in …

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PPG Announces Country Soil as 2027 Color of the Year

PPG 2027 color of the year

PPG recently announced Country Soil (PPG15-30) as its 2027 Color of the Year, a warm, saturated hue that blends beige, taupe and gray. Country Soil draws inspiration from the natural world, evoking clay-rich earth and weathered stone. The color is …

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August Retail Sales Rise for 11th Consecutive Month

August retail sales

Retail sales rose modestly in August, marking the 11th consecutive month of gains, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales climbed steadily once again in August,” says Matthew Shay, NRF president and CEO. …

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Tractor Supply Opens New $200M Distribution Center in Idaho

Tractor supply new distribution center

Tractor Supply Company recently announced the grand opening of its 11th distribution center, located in Nampa, Idaho. Serving as the strategic “Gateway to the Pacific Northwest,” the 865,000-square-foot facility represents an investment of more than $200 million in Canyon County …

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Lowe’s Launches Drone Delivery Pilot

Lowe’s Drone Delivery Pilot

Lowe’s recently announced the launch of drone delivery, the newest fulfillment method for the retailer that delivers select home improvement items directly to DIY and Pro customers in as fast as 20 minutes. This pilot is now live at Lowe’s …

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