Even in light of the COVID-19 omicron variant, inflation and continuing supply chain and labor issues, retail sales jumped in January, according to numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau. Overall retail sales in January were up 3.8 percent seasonally adjusted …
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Paint and Coatings Market to See Major Growth
According to ReportLinker, a market research solution, the paint and coatings market is expected to grow by $2.55 billion during 2022-2026. The organization released its “Paint and Coatings Market in MEA 2022-2026” report, which provides a holistic analysis, market size …
Read More »NHPA Kicks Off Renee on the Road in Florida
This week, staff members with the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) are heading out on a new adventure, road tripping through Florida to visit independent home improvement retailers. The trip to Florida—which will take the team through Orlando …
Read More »Do it Best Partners With Epicor to Improve Omnichannel Customer Journey
Do it Best announced that Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, is the company’s point-of-sale (POS) vendor of choice for member-owners to improve omnichannel customer journeys. The new partnership is part of the co-op’s strategic …
Read More »Construction Professionals Confidence at Highest Point Since 2018
Confidence levels among residential construction professionals are at their highest point since 2018 and are up five points from 2021, according to the Q1 2022 Houzz Renovation Barometer. Confidence among architecture and design firms is up one point from Q1 …
Read More »U.S. Inflation Climbs at Highest Rate Since 1982
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, which measures U.S. inflation, increased 0.6 percent in January. The all items index increased 7.5 percent before seasonal adjustment, the largest 12-month increase since …
Read More »Do it Best Hosts Spring Market ‘Virtually Everywhere’, Focuses on Trends, Product Availability
Welcoming a record number of member-owners, the Do it Best Spring Market kicked off Feb. 11 in a virtual format. The market runs through Feb. 25, offering special purchasing opportunities, key industry insights and proven best practices through a new …
Read More »Orgill Prepares to Host First In-Person Dealer Market Since 2020
To hear more insights about Orgill’s upcoming Spring Dealer Market and the company’s 175th anniversary, listen to Dan Tratensek’s interview with Orgill President and CEO Boyden Moore on the Feb. 21 episode of the “Taking Care of Business” podcast. With its …
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