Fortune Brands Innovations Inc. recently announced that its board of directors has unanimously appointed Jesse G. Singh as chief executive officer and to the board of directors, effective June 29. Singh brings over three decades of leadership experience across building …
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Consumer Confidence Slightly Up in June
The Consumer Confidence Index from The Conference Board rose by 0.6 points in June to 91.2, up from a downwardly revised 90.6 in May. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions, fell …
Read More »New NAHB Guide Offers Solutions for Financing Missing Middle Housing
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released a new guide on financing missing middle housing, designed to help builders, developers and lenders better understand why these products often struggle to secure financing and what can be done to …
Read More »New Home Sales Drop in May
Elevated mortgage rates, rising inflation and economic uncertainty kept many buyers out of the market in May as consumers and builders continue to deal with challenging affordability conditions, according to an analysis from the NAHB. Sales of newly built single-family …
Read More »Summer Events Expected to Boost Consumer Spending, NRF Says
The summer of 2026 is packed with celebrations expected to give retailers a boost as consumers spend on travel, sporting events, community gatherings and holidays, according to a new economic outlook from the National Retail Federation (NRF). In its latest …
Read More »Homeowners Spend More Despite Fewer Projects, HIRI Says
Data from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) shows a notable shift in the current housing market: while fewer Americans are taking on home improvement projects, those who do are spending significantly more. According to HIRI’s recent Q1 2026 Homeowner …
Read More »Wynn Companies Adds New Chief Financial Officer
Wynn Companies recently announced it has added CPA Paul Martinson as chief financial officer to oversee the company’s continued growth in Southwest Florida. Wynn Companies includes three primary enterprises: Sunshine Ace Hardware, Wynn Properties and Wynn’s Market. Prior to joining …
Read More »RONA Recognized as a Best Workplace in Retail and Hospitality
RONA inc. announced it was recently recognized for the first time as one of the Best Workplaces in the Retail and Hospitality category by Great Place to Work Canada. This distinction celebrates organizations that have created cultures in which every …
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