Advanced estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for May 2026 were $763.7 billion, up 0.9% (±0.4%) from April and up 6.9% (±0.5%) year over year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Total sales for the March 2026 through …
Read More »
Hixwood, a roll-formed steel panel building supply company based in Wisconsin, recently announced the addition of Peter Schluckebier as its new coil sales representative for the Central region. Schluckebier serves customers across Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota …
Read More »
The State of California recently announced the formation of the state’s first California Mass Timber Coalition, a new public-private partnership designed to accelerate the adoption of mass timber construction, drive forest health and wildfire mitigation efforts and accelerate economic development …
Read More »
Housing starts decreased 15.4% in May, primarily driven by a drop in multifamily construction, while single-family building also fell amid high interest rates, rising construction costs and labor shortages, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The May reading …
Read More »
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM) recently announced Courtney Flanagan has joined the organization as vice president of claims. Flanagan will oversee the company’s claims operations and strategy and will focus on advancing claims performance, supporting team development and ensuring …
Read More »
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell two points to 35 in June amid rising material costs, elevated mortgage rates and continued affordability challenges impacting the housing market, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells …
Read More »
Renovation activity has remained strong in 2026, with homeowners completing smaller, more necessary projects over luxury renovations. Recent data from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) reveals insights into what retailers can expect for homeowner spending patterns throughout the rest …
Read More »
Yelp recently released its 2026 Fastest Growing Brands report, highlighting the 50 companies that achieved the most impressive growth and consumer momentum over the past year. The ranking is based on a combined weighted metric of net new business openings, …
Read More »
Hardware Retailing The Industry's Source for Insights and Information
