Higher mortgage rates, worsening labor shortages and rising material costs are weighing on builder sentiment. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points to 32 in September, according to the most recent National Association of …
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Do it Best Opens 3,000-Square-Foot Retail Innovation Lab
Do it Best Group has opened a 3,000-square-foot Retail Innovation Lab in Dallas where Do it Best and True Value members will be able to test retail technology in a mock store, receive training and work with the company’s technology …
Read More »Woodstream Changes Distribution Model, Ends Relationships With Major Wholesalers
Woodstream is changing how it distributes its portfolio of pest control, animal control and wild bird products, ending its relationships with Do it Best Group and Orgill as the two wholesalers prepare replacement assortments for independent retailers. Orgill confirmed to …
Read More »Rural King Adds 5th Georgia Location
Rural King recently announced the opening of its newest Georgia store location in Brunswick, marking the company’s fifth location in the state. Grand opening festivities will take place Friday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 20. New customers who enroll in …
Read More »Target Names New Chief Marketing and Guest Experience Officer
Target Corporation recently announced Mark Weinstein has joined the company as chief marketing and guest experience officer, effective immediately. Weinstein reports directly to Michael Fiddelke, Target’s chief executive officer, and will play a critical role in the company’s growth strategy, …
Read More »Sherwin-Williams and HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Name 2027 Color of the Year
Sherwin-Williams and HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams recently unveiled their unified 2027 Color of the Year: Celery. A soft, muted green with subtle yellow undertones, Celery offers a fresh perspective on comfort and calm, bringing a light and airy presence to interiors …
Read More »Nearly 1,000 Businesses Oppose Swipe Fee Settlement
The Merchant Payments Coalition recently announced that nearly 1,000 businesses and trade associations have called on a federal judge to reject the proposed settlement of merchants’ lawsuit over Visa and Mastercard credit card swipe fees that drive up consumer prices, …
Read More »Pittsburgh Paints Announces 2027 Color of the Year
The Pittsburgh Paints brand has named Artifact (PPG10-16) the 2027 Color of the Year. A warm, smoky blue, Artifact brings a steady sense of calm to both residential and commercial spaces, emphasizing authenticity over perfection. “Artifact invites reflection and calls …
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