HIRI Cuts 2025 Home Improvement Growth Forecast The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) revised its 2025 growth forecast downward to 3.4% from 5%, as the $574.3 billion home improvement market faces sustained economic headwinds, including rising costs, tariffs and housing …

Independent Insights Sponsored by Quikrete Brick-and-mortar stores are still a critical component to retailers’ growth, but a recent study from Jumpmind, a point-of-sale software platform, found that the in-store experience frequently falls short of customer expectations. The study found that …

The Pittsburgh Paints Company (PPC) notified customers that it will implement price increases of 5.8% on its products beginning August 15, citing rising production and distribution costs. Additional higher increases on a smaller group of products were also announced, but …

Reciprocal tariffs have been placed on a 90-day pause that was originally scheduled to end on July 9. The tariffs will now begin on August 1, giving negotiators additional time to reach agreements. During a cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump …

Fast-Setting Concrete Mix (SPONSORED) Sakrete’s Fast-Setting Concrete Mix is a preblended, fast-setting mixture that gives users a rapid set without compromising strength. It is made of special cementitious materials, coarse aggregate and sand and sets in less than an hour. …

Arrow Tape Measures Arrow is building on nearly 100 years of trust and performance. Best known for our iconic T50® staple gun, we’re now bringing that same reliability to a new line of hand tools—starting with our tape measures, featuring …

The deadline for the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA)’s 2025 Cost of Doing Business Study has been extended to July 15. The study is the only inclusive industry benchmarking study—giving you a complete analysis of how your business performed against other independent home …

Over the July Fourth weekend, heavy storms dumped over 10 inches of rain on central Texas, including Kerr County and the Guadalupe River basin. The river rose as much as 29 feet in under an hour, overwhelming the surrounding communities …