Landscaping and lawn care businesses entered 2026 with improving demand, but owners continued to manage rising labor costs, cautious consumer spending, and higher operating expenses. Green industry operators benefited from homeowners focusing on maintenance, curb appeal, and
The janitorial services industry entered Q1 2026 in a steady but selective market environment. After a period of recalibration in the broader cleaning and hygiene sector, business owners continued to manage tighter customer budgets, elevated labor costs,
The fabrication manufacturing sector entered 2026 with a cautious but active market tone. Metal service center data showed softness early in the year, with U.S. steel shipments down 4.5% year over year in February and aluminum shipments
The staffing and recruiting market entered Q1 2026 with cautious momentum. After a soft 2025 labor market, January payrolls rebounded by 130,000 jobs, while temporary help services added 9,100 jobs and the temporary agency penetration rate held
In July of 2025 single‑family housing starts rose 2.8% month over month and 7.8% year over year, with permits up 0.5% month over month but down 7.9% year over year. Despite elevated rates, this mix of improving
Advertising and PR agencies are navigating a period of consolidation and structural change as 2025 winds down. While industry sales remain stable, employment has stagnated and is being reshaped by AI adoption and shifting workforce dynamics. At
After a turbulent first half of the year, aircraft engine and parts manufacturers saw a modest rebound in new orders by mid-2025. However, the industry remains under pressure due to persistent ripple effects from Boeing’s late-2024 labor
The construction industry entered Q3 2025 amid continued economic volatility, immigration enforcement disruptions, and high material costs, but also signs of resilience. According to Vertical IQ, more than one-third of construction firms reported labor impacts from ICE
Fear remains one of the most persistent barriers to dental care access, and it’s more widespread than many realize. According to new research from NYU College of Dentistry, over 72% of adults report some level of dental
Support is building for long-overdue permitting reform in the oil and gas sector, as industry leaders rally behind the proposed SPEED Act. This quarter, we’ve seen a blend of cautious optimism and persistent challenges in the drilling
