The sweeping effects of tariffs in 2025 have impacted almost every industry, including the home improvement and construction industries. The Home Improvement Research Institute and Datavations’ Tariffs and Toolbench webinar unpacked the costly effects these tariffs are having on particular …

Valley Wide Cooperative recently announced the retirement of CEO Dave Holtom after 30 years of service. Since joining Valley Wide in 1994, Holtom has been instrumental in guiding the company through growth, innovation and change, expanding the business’ footprint and …

Costello’s Ace Hardware recently made a big impact, contributing to hunger relief in many of its store regions. The store’s September fundraiser, Round Up to Fight Hunger, raised a total of $21,314, supporting local food banks and hunger relief efforts …

Halloween shoppers this year are expected to spend more on decor than in previous years, alongside completing their shopping for the holiday early. According to the National Retail Federation, 78% of Halloween shoppers are expected to purchase decor. Total spending …

Ace Hardware will be hosting Ace Rewards Day on Oct. 7 and 8, offering exclusive deals both online and in participating local Ace Stores. Pre-sale savings began on Oct. 1, where Ace rewards members received early access to select online …

The U.S. government implemented a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, 2025, after failed attempts to reach an agreement to extend government funding. Here’s how the shutdown will affect housing and homebuilders, according to the National Association of Home …

Consumer confidence fell to the lowest level in five months as consumers remained concerned about increasing inflation and a weak labor market.  The Consumer Confidence Index, reported by the Conference Board, measures how optimistic or pessimistic consumers feel about their …

With more homeowners adopting energy efficient and cost-saving strategies for their homes, carrying a variety of smart home products is more important than ever. According to research from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) on homeowner trends in energy efficiency, …