Around 157.2 million consumers plan to shop the last Saturday before Christmas, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This estimate is up from 141.9 million shoppers last year, and …
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Lowe’s hosted its 2024 Analyst and Investor Conference, where it provided an update on its key growth and productivity initiatives, as well as short-term and long-term financial targets. “As we look ahead to the expected recovery in home improvement, we …
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Great Northern Equipment (SPONSORED) Great Northern Equipment is a leading manufacturer and B2B wholesale distributor of top-quality power equipment, professional and DIY tools, aftermarket replacement seats, Honda engines and parts. With over 50 lines of commercial-grade products, GNE serves the …
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PPG announced multiple leadership appointments as the company continues to focus on driving and delivering on its growth strategy. Tom Maziarz, current PPG vice president of automotive refinish Americas, will become vice president of traffic solutions, effective Dec. 1. Maziarz …
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The Home Depot reported its eighth consecutive quarter of a decrease in comparable sales, as comparable sales fell 1.2% in Q3. The retailer also reported sales of $40.2 billion, an increase of 6.6% year over year. “While macroeconomic uncertainty remains, …
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The U.S. economy grew at 2.8% in Q3 2024, according to the estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This growth follows a 3.0% increase in Q2 of 2024. This quarter’s growth matched the National Association of Home Builders …
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The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts between 2.5% and 3.5% growth in holiday spending from 2023, equating to between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in total holiday spending in November and December of 2024. “The economy remains fundamentally healthy and …
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The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has agreed to suspend the three-day strike along the East Coast until Jan. 15 in order to provide time to negotiate a new contract. The union agreed to the suspension after it reached a tentative …
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