President Donald Trump has announced a proclamation to delay increases on tariffs for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities until Jan. 1, 2027, invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. In October, the White House imposed a …
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In life, comparison is the thief of joy, but when it comes to business, comparison is a key component to evaluate progress and gauge success. In the independent home improvement industry, running a gap analysis is one of those tasks …
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Pending home sales in November increased 3.3% from October 2025 and were up 2.6% year over year, according to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Pending Home Sales Report. The Northeast, Midwest, South and West all saw month-over-month and year-over-year …
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Nonfarm payroll employment was largely unchanged across the U.S. on a monthly basis in September 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Eye on Housing. 29 states and the District …
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Capps Home Building Center (HBC) recently announced its acquisition of English’s—The Complete Home Center in Altavista, Virginia. “We are deeply honored to build upon the respected legacy that English’s has cultivated since its founding in 1909,” say Capps Home Building …
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A recent report released by the Federal Reserve revealed Visa and Mastercard’s shift of more of the burden of debit card fraud onto the merchants, easing the responsibility for banks. Updated figures show merchants paid for 49.9% of debit card …
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Gift cards rank as the second-most popular gift this holiday season, with total spending on gift cards expected to reach $29 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). According to NRF, 43% of shoppers plan to purchase …
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Do it Best and True Value recently announced country music singer Dierks Bentley will headline the company’s 2026 Spring Market in Denver, Colorado, on March 7, 2026. “Dierks Bentley captures the spirit of independence, and we’re so excited to have …
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