Who Lives in the Suburbs?
Friday, May 1, 2020
When it comes to identifying where Americans live, there are two different perspectives. One perspective is delineated by the federal government's metropolitan area definitions....
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Food-Related Activities Rank 4th in Time Use
Friday, May 1, 2020
How much of your day revolves around food? If you’re an average American, then it’s a lot. Food-related activities rank fourth in the amount of time they consume, according to a study by the USDA's Economic Research Service, behind only sleep,...
Cares Act Providing a Lifeline in Casual Furnishings Industry
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
As stay-at-home orders and social distancing mandates continue to interrupt the industry’s prime selling season for outdoor furnishings, the most recent survey of International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) members reflects mounting financial...
Retailers Urge Federal Pandemic Insurance Program
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
The National Retail Federation (NRF) today called on Congress to pass legislation establishing a federal program that would help businesses obtain insurance coverage for pandemics modeled on a program for terrorism insurance established following 9/11....
Highwood USA Introduces Westport Garden Collection
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Highwood USA launches the Westport Garden Collection that provides the experience of a coastal lifestyle within the comfort of your own backyard....
In Memoriam: Laurence P. Smith
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Laurence P. Smith (Larry), founder and owner of Village Green Home and Garden, died Sunday evening, April 12, in the home of his daughter in Mequon, Wisconsin, after a long battle with cancer....
NRF Foundation Offers Free Online Skills Training During Health Crisis
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
The NRF Foundation, the educational arm of the National Retail Federation, announced today that it is offering its introductory RISE Up course for free to train more people with the foundational skills needed to secure jobs in retail and beyond....
Big Green Egg Reinforces Their Commitment to Independent Retailers
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
The Big Green Egg Company has long recognized the value of a strong independent dealer network, and stands committed to supporting their retailers with the very best grilling products and numerous best-practices tools to help them succeed....
Why Is the White Working Class Declining?
Friday, April 3, 2020
The white working class is shrinking, according to an analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The question is why....
Stressed Out? Join the Crowd
Friday, April 3, 2020
On a scale of 1 to 5, how stressed out do you feel? Here's how a nationally representative sample of Americans answered that question, according to an AARP survey....
