Costello’s Ace Hardware has opened the doors of two new stores this month in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and Henrico, Virginia. The approximately 11,000-square-foot West Chester store opened officially Friday, September 25, 2026. The store is now open for business as …
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Builder Confidence Falls in October Amid Rising Mortgage Rates and Costs
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points to 29 in October amid rising mortgage rates, energy and material costs, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released …
Read More »Halloween Spending Expected to Reach Record $13.5 Billion in 2026
Consumer spending on Halloween is expected to reach $13.5 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure maintains the strong spending level of last year’s record $13.1 billion …
Read More »U.S. Port Import Volumes Forecasted to Peak as Retail Demand Remains Strong
This year’s extended peak season is continuing, with a final bump expected this month that could push September just over the line to be the busiest month of the year for import volume at the nation’s major container ports, according …
Read More »Consumer Confidence Down in October
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 …
Read More »Hot Products – October 5, 2022
Pro-Grade Oscillating Blades (sponsored product) Take 50% off your first order. Arrow Fastener, the leader in heavy-duty staple guns, now has a lineup of oscillating blades made of the highest-quality materials we know your customers demand. Choose from three unique …
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