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Provided by the Home Improvement Research Institute Decking remains a high-potential category as homeowners continue investing in outdoor spaces, especially for independent building material retailers. Research from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) highlights buyer preferences and behaviors that can …

Having a well-organized, customer-focused display can make all the difference for the decking and railing category. At Budget Home Supply in Longmont, Colorado, the decking and railing category displays how attention to detail—on the salesfloor and behind the scenes—can meet …

Understanding consumer behaviors and preferences is crucial for driving a valuable loyalty program. When offering financial rewards, consumers look for personalized, flexible and digital-centric loyalty programs. Adapting your store’s loyalty program to shift with customer preferences is essential for keeping …

Understanding how independent home improvement operations are performing throughout the year helps other retailers in the channel compare themselves to their peers and use that data to make improvements to their operations. Since 2022, the North American Hardware and Paint …

Father’s Day is around the corner, and spending is expected to reach a record $24 billion this year, according to the annual Father’s Day survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The new high …

Lowe’s is bringing its customers more options than ever through its new online marketplace, launched in December 2024. Now, Lowe’s is accelerating the growth of its marketplace with a partnership with Mirakl, a global marketplace technology company. Through this partnership, …

Lowe’s reported its Q1 2025 financials, marking $20.9 billion in total sales, a 1.04% decrease year over year. Comparable store sales for the quarter decreased 1.7% as unfavorable weather early in the quarter was offset by mid-single-digit pro and online …