Recent data released by the U.S. Census Bureau revealed a surge in some U.S. retail sales categories last month, including an increase in hardware store sales in May. U.S. retail and food service sales for June 2025 were $720.1 billion, …
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The Aubuchon Company recently announced the acquisition of Wyoming Ace Hardware in Wyoming, Rhode Island. The store will be relocated to Richmond, Rhode Island and will be rebranded to Aubuchon Ace Hardware. Rick and Linda Osborne, owners of Wyoming Ace …
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In July, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 33, up one point from June, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Builder confidence for future sales expectations increased …
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Annual spending for home remodeling is expected to soften in 2026, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. “Weakness in the current …
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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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