The Home Improvement Research Institute Generational Differences in Home Improvement Activity Study revealed insightful information on how homeowners of different generations approach home improvement and the preferences, influences and behaviors among homeowners in different generational groups. The study identifies effective marketing …

Provided by the Home Improvement Research Institute Understanding consumer behaviors and purchasing patterns is crucial for retailers navigating trends in paint and sundries. Research from The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) offers valuable insights into how homeowners and contractors make …

By Luke Vander Linden, Vice President of Membership & Marketing, Retail & Hospitality ISAC Unfortunately, it’s not unusual for big-name companies to make the news as victims of cyberattacks. But small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are at risk too, though …

By maximizing space, optimizing merchandising and fostering strong supplier relationships in the paint and sundries category, stores can better serve a diverse customer base, from DIYers to contractors. Dan’s Ace Hardware has multiple locations throughout eastern Idaho. At its location …

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) Contractor Technology Adoption in Home Improvement Report explores how cutting-edge technology is reshap­ing the home improve­ment indus­try. This study sheds light on the cur­rent state of tech­nol­o­gy adop­tion among home improve­ment pro­fes­sion­als. AI Adoption According to …

Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be the leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 421 of the 1,075 construction fatalities recorded in 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) …

Tractor Supply Company released its Q1 2025 financials, showing a 0.9% decrease in comparable store sales compared to an increase of 1.1% in Q1 2024. Net sales for Q1 2025 increased 2.1% to $3.47 billion from $3.39 billion in Q1 …

Mead Lumber has appointed Stephen West as the Region 3 manager. West will oversee operations across Mead Lumber locations in Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota, succeeding the retiring manager, Jim Sturm. West brings more than three decades of leadership …