Following unprecedented demand during the pandemic years, the home and housewares industry finds itself at a unique inflection point in 2023. Suppliers and retailers are wondering how to stay engaged with customers, how to meet their quickly changing needs and what will inspire them to buy in challenging financial times. The International Housewares Association (IHA) […]
Read MoreThe West Coast Brush Manufacturing Association is pleased to announce the highly anticipated 2023 Annual Convention. Set to take place October 1-5, this premier event will be hosted at the esteemed Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock, promising an enriching and engaging experience for all attendees. The convention aims to bring together suppliers and brush manufacturers […]
Read MoreGlobal manufacturing also remains weak with the exception of strong performance for India The ISM® US Manufacturing PMI® was reported at 46.9 percent for May, down slightly from the 47.1 percent reading in April. The figure represented a seventh consecutive month in contraction territory for US manufacturers and continued and overall downward trend that dates […]
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