Consumer confidence in October decreased by one point in October to 94.6, according to The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index. This number is down from 95.6 in September. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and …
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Amazon recently announced in a message sent to Amazon employees the company’s decision to reduce its corporate workforce by around 14,000 roles, citing AI innovation as a main driver for the decision. “The reductions we’re sharing today are a continuation …
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The Sherwin-Williams Company and PPG Industries Inc. recently released financial results for the third quarter of 2025. Sherwin-Williams Consolidated net sales in Q3 increased 3.2% to $6.36 billion for Sherwin-Williams. Net sales increased primarily due to higher sales in the …
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Home prices in August grew at the lowest annual rate in over two years, according to the recent release of the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index and an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye on Housing. …
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Great Lakes Ace Hardware recently announced it has agreed to acquire Macomb Ace Hardware in Macomb Township, Michigan. The transaction is expected to close Jan. 11, 2026. “Our goal was to be a difference maker and trusted neighbor in our …
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Inflation was up in September, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 3% in the last year, the highest reading since January 2025. The CPI rose 0.3% in September, …
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250 women leaders recently gathered at Builders FirstSource’s Women’s Leadership Conference earlier this month in Grapevine, Texas. Builders FirstSource team members from across the U.S. gathered to network on the first day of the conference, followed by days of impactful …
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Spartan ParentCo, doing business as The Merit Distribution Group LLC recently announced Roger Farmer is joining the company as chief executive officer. Farmer will replace Geff Lynch, who is retiring, on Oct. 27, 2025. “I’m honored to join The Merit …
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