Consumer spending is expected to reach a total of $22.4 billion this Easter, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights and Analytics. The total figure is the second highest in the survey’s history …
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Wilson Lumber to Host Women in Construction Luncheon
Wilson Lumber Company, based in Huntsville, Alabama, is hosting its third annual Women in Construction Week (WIC) luncheon on March 7. Running from March 3-8, WIC week was established in 1998 by the National Association of Women in Construction. WIC …
Read More »Tractor Supply Upgrades Benefit Program
Tractor Supply Co. has announced enhancements to its Neighbor’s Club loyalty program. Starting this month, more than 30 million Neighbor’s Club members will receive rewards faster. Neighbor’s Club is a three-tier loyalty program available at Tractor Supply and Petsense by …
Read More »Interest Rate Cuts Should Help Homebuilding Market
Interest rates rose in 2022 and 2023, causing single-family home production to fall. But as the Federal Reserve is on track to cut interest rates during the second half of the year, production should begin its upward path, according to …
Read More »Census Retail Sales Data Shows Consumers ‘Still Engaged’
The National Retail Federation (NRF) says data released by the U.S. Census Bureau retail sales data shows that retail sales cooled in January but households continued to spend. “Retail sales softened in January compared with the holiday season, but consumers …
Read More »Rebranding Brings Fresh Look, Renewed Focus to Mead Lumber
In the summer of 2023, Mead Lumber launched a rebranding initiative aimed at updating the company’s look and creating consistency across its business units, both with employees and customers. The rebranding initiative features a new, modern logo and a refreshed …
Read More »Melaco Sisters Announces National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification
Melaco Sisters LLC, which operates Melaco Sisters Hardware and Supplies in Cut Off, Louisiana, announced it has been nationally certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council South, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business …
Read More »What to Stock for First-Time Tool Buyers
For many homeowners, getting their first toolkit is a right of passage. Having tools like hammers, drills and basic painting supplies is essential to making sure homeowners can fix basic problems around their homes. Stocking the right items is an …
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