NRF Survey: Consumers say retail crime is increasingThe National Retail Federation reports consumers point to retail theft as having an impact on the price of goods. Construction job openings rise as hiring stallsResidential special trade contractor hiring is flat in May at 2.328 million jobs. Dealers look to solve the driver shortage As freight volume continues to increase across the nation, dealers look to attract more carriers. EYE on RETAIL: Consumers give their take on AI Survey shows 9 in 10 respondents prefer humans to AI for customer service. Poll question: Made-in-USA momentum How (now) would you describe the state of domestic manufacturing? Pending home sales flat in April All four U.S. regions see double-digit slides from a year ago. NAHB launches new Multifamily Market Survey Multifamily builders indicate that it has become more difficult to obtain loans for development. EYE on RETAIL: Core retail sales inch ahead in April The National Retail Federation says consumers remain "engaged." Existing-home sales fall in April Single-family home sales are down 3.5% from the prior month. More builders raising prices as traffic accelerates The latest findings of the HomeSphere/BTIG survey shows more builders say sales are better than expected. First Previous 14 15 16 17 18 Next Last