In life, comparison is the thief of joy, but when it comes to business, comparison is a key component to evaluate progress and gauge success. In the independent home improvement industry, running a gap analysis is one of those tasks …
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Market Measure Evolution As you dive into this year’s Market Measure report, things might look a bit different than they have in the past, particularly when you browse the size of market numbers and the market breakdown. The numbers themselves …
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With insights from industry experts and data highlighting the performance and projections for the home improvement channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s Market Measure Report is your key data resource for 2026. As part of the Market Measure …
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As you plan your travel itinerary for 2026, be sure to add these exciting industry events to your calendar. January 2026 House-Hasson Dealer Market January 22-24, 2026 Nashville, TN Opryland Hotel & Convention Center February 2026 Orgill Spring Online Buying …
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In an analysis of the Federal Reserve G.17 Industrial Product report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) found that sawmill production has remained essentially flat over the past two years, according to the report. According to NAHB, the sawmill …
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The Spangler family has agreed to sell Spangler’s Ace Hardware in Dover, Pennsylvania, to the Aubuchon Company. The store will continue to operate as Spangler’s Ace Hardware, with Ashley Spangler III staying on as store leader. The addition will bump …
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis over the 2 months from September 2025 to November 2025. Over the last 12 months, …
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Sam Taylor, a business expert at LLC.org, says small businesses underestimate how early holiday demand starts and how strongly people respond to anything nostalgic. He shares the five most common holiday mistakes small businesses make. Launching holiday campaigns too late. Most small …
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