According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s Quarterly Homeowner Project Activity Tracker Q1 2025, home maintenance projects were the most popular type of home improvement project completed at the beginning of 2025, with 78% of homeowners taking on plumbing, electrical …
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Like many facets of retailing, pricing strategy is part art and part science. How a retailer sets prices will have a direct impact on the viability of the business. Here are five pricing best practices that can help new managers …
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Always ready. Always there. The venerable motto of the United States National Guard is what Tim Kromholtz lived out during his time in the Washington Air National Guard and in his executive role in the independent home improvement industry. Kromholtz’s …
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Coverings, the largest event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has officially opened registration for Coverings 2026, taking place in Las Vegas from March 30 to April 2, 2026. Attendees are encouraged to register early …
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Levels of theft and violence are increasing in the retail industry, according to a new study released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Loss Prevention Research Council and sponsored by Sensormatic Solutions. The Impact of Theft & Violence …
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Consumer confidence in October decreased by one point in October to 94.6, according to The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index. This number is down from 95.6 in September. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and …
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Amazon recently announced in a message sent to Amazon employees the company’s decision to reduce its corporate workforce by around 14,000 roles, citing AI innovation as a main driver for the decision. “The reductions we’re sharing today are a continuation …
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The Sherwin-Williams Company and PPG Industries Inc. recently released financial results for the third quarter of 2025. Sherwin-Williams Consolidated net sales in Q3 increased 3.2% to $6.36 billion for Sherwin-Williams. Net sales increased primarily due to higher sales in the …
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