The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Generational Differences in Home Improvement Activity Report details data about the behaviors, insights and preferences homeowners in different generations experience.  While consumers who are Generation X or younger are more likely to purchase a …

The fourth quarter of 2024 was the U.S. home and garden industry’s strongest quarter since Q3 2022, according to the Q4 2024 Home and Garden Digest Report from Consumer Edge. Specifically, the mattress and bedding category saw 4% growth in …

This year’s positive economic performance is expected to continue, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF), but uncertainty still stands as the White House and Congress make pivotal economic decisions. “While the U.S. economy has entered 2025 with a fair …

PPG has been recognized on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2025 list for the second consecutive year. PPG ranked number 62 out of 1,000 of the largest publicly traded companies.  “For more than 140 years, innovating solutions with our …

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has announced it will not impose penalties or fines on companies that fail to file or update their beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act. The beneficial ownership rule of the Corporate Transparency …

By Daniel Kurash You have heard the talk before: “The new product just arrived and we have  to let our customers know about it with every transaction,” says a manager or colleague tasked with promoting the new items. Yet you …

Orgill’s mission is clear—to help customers be successful. A cornerstone of this mission lies in the work of Orgill’s purchasing team, which plays a vital role in ensuring independent retailers have access to high-quality products at competitive prices. By leveraging …

When it comes to pop culture icons, he may not be mainstream, but Mister Oswald has garnered celebrity status and a loyal following in the hardware industry. He first appeared in the comic strip bearing his same name in October …