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The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September while the unemployment rate increased to 4.2%, both showing little change from August’s report, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in September (+29,000), …

At the Do it Best and True Value 2026 Fall Market, members and retailers heard about the continued path of integration and innovation that Do it Best Group is following, with announcements about new technology rolling out for retailers and …

The Home Depot recently announced the opening of its newest flatbed delivery center (FDC) in Westminster, Massachusetts. As the company’s 18th FDC, this facility will help deliver oversized and bulk products faster and more efficiently to jobsites. The 1.1-million-square-foot center delivers …

C2 Paint has named Pueblo (C2-510) its 2027 Color of the Year, a nuanced, warm hue made of earth, rose and brown tones. Pueblo leads Rural Renaissance, C2’s 2027 color story, evoking the idea of rediscovering curiosity, creativity, appetite and …

As Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days approach on Oct. 6-7, 2026, other major retailers are meeting their match with their own sales on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ace Hardware announced Ace Rewards Days, where Ace Rewards members can save 15% on …

Private residential construction spending rose in August 2026 following months of decline during the second quarter of the year, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. Private residential construction spending was reported at a seasonally adjusted …

Builders FirstSource recently celebrated its new 185,000-square-foot facility located on 40 acres within Rocky Mountain Rail Park in Bennett, CO, at an open house event on Sept. 29, 2026. Builders FirstSource customers, supplier partners and team members, as well as …

Orgill will welcome members of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means to its Innovation Center in Collierville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, for a field hearing focused on the impact of recent tax legislation on small businesses, manufacturers …