February’s labor market data point to a significant pullback in employment, with job losses concentrated across a majority of states and smaller gains elsewhere, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In February, nonfarm payroll employment increased in …
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Home Renovation Activity Stays Strong in 2025 as High-End Projects Gain Momentum
Home renovation activity remained steady in 2025, with more than half of U.S. homeowners (54%) undertaking renovation projects, according to the 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study from Houzz. The study reveals that median renovation spend remained at $20,000 in …
Read More »McCoy’s Building Supply Opens New Store in Texas
McCoy’s Building Supply opened a new 15,000-square-foot store in New Caney, Texas, that features a paved, drive-thru lumberyard. The store is managed by Matt Daughrity who joined McCoy’s in 2018. Most recently, he was the manager of the McCoy’s Belton, …
Read More »ECI Software Solutions Launches Ambassador Community to Drive Industry Evolution and Support Customer Growth
ECI Software Solutions Inc. recently announced the upcoming launch of the ECI Ambassador Community, a network of forward-thinking professionals dedicated to excellence, leadership and driving industry evolution. The community will serve as a platform for professional growth, providing members with …
Read More »The Home Depot Launches AI-Powered Phone Agents Through Google Cloud’s Gemini
The Home Depot recently announced new AI-powered phone agents built with Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience. Built to get customers the help they need faster, the agents allow customers to skip complicated phone menus and be able to …
Read More »RONA Named One of Canada’s Greenest Employers
RONA inc. announced it has recently been named one of Canada’s greenest employers for the sixth consecutive year on Canada’s Greenest Employers list. The national competition is organized by Mediacorp to celebrate employers who stand out for their sustainable development …
Read More »Tractor Supply Net Sales Up 3.6% in Q1 2026
Tractor Supply Company recently released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a boost in net sales, primarily led by new store openings and comparable store sales. The company reported net sales of $3.59 billion, a 3.6% …
Read More »Mother’s Day Spending Expected to Hit $38 Billion
Consumer spending on Mother’s Day is expected to reach a record $38 billion this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount surpasses last year’s total spending of $34.1 …
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