Job growth in August slowed as the unemployment rate rose to the highest level in four years, signaling a continued cooling in the U.S. labor market, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Eye on Housing report. The …
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Ten states and the District of Columbia had significant year-over-year increases in total retail sales excluding nonstore retailers in May 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Monthly State Retail Sales report. On average, total retail sales were up 1.8% …
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spoga+gafa, the leading trade fair for garden lifestyle and barbecue, recently announced a new hall concept for the 2026 show. Object.Europe, designed by the editor of H.O.M.E. magazine and renowned voice in international design and architecture, Angelika Müller, will feature …
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Mortgage rates continued to decline in August and are now reporting at the lowest rate since November 2024, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.59%, 13 basis points (bps) lower than July, while the 15-year rate declined …
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Bayview Building Materials announced it has changed its name to Elma Building Center, reflecting the community the store serves in Elma, Washington. “Our new name reflects our deep connection to the Elma community, and we’re excited to showcase our newly …
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Rocky’s Ace Hardware recently announced the purchase of its newest location in Manchester, Connecticut, marking its third store in the state. Construction on the store will begin immediately and the company anticipates opening the new location in February 2026. “We’re …
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Lowe’s recently announced the launch of the Lowe’s Earn Your Sunday campaign, a new initiative to motivate NFL fans to complete home projects during the week so they can enjoy football and family without interruption on Sundays. Throughout the football …
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Diamond Vogel recently announced it is implementing a strategic shift in its approach to the architectural coatings market. The company will exit the retail space and divest its company-owned retail stores. Spectrum Paint will acquire Diamond Vogel’s architectural paint business …
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