For 12 years, Curtis Lumber, which has 23 locations in New York and Vermont, has hosted PetAPalooza, an adoption event that has placed over 5,000 pets into loving homes since it began. Along with cats and dogs, the event finds …
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How DIYers Are Handling Product Shortages
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently partnered with The Farnsworth Group to track sentiments among homeowners in the midst of continuing supply chain issues, increasing prices and product shortages. The survey included homeowners who choose to complete projects themselves …
Read More »NHS is Giving Away an Independent Retail Grant
Don’t miss this opportunity to win an independent retail grant from the National Hardware Show! For 76 years, the National Hardware Show has been the premier event uniting the hardware and home improvement communities, continuously transforming to enable industry professionals …
Read More »Creative Additions to Your Company’s Wellness Program
While perks like health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and 401(k) accounts are important to offer employees, companies can go above and beyond for their staff by providing a comprehensive wellness program that includes resources to improve mental and …
Read More »spoga+gafa 2022 to Host Interior Design Pop-Up Event
In an effort to serve the interior design industry, spoga+gafa 2022 will include a unique pop-up event, Home Meets spoga+gafa. Members of the interior design industry can attend spoga+gafa 2022 from June 19-21, and along with taking part in the …
Read More »NRF Forecasts 6 to 8% Retail Sales Growth in 2022
The National Retail Federation (NRF) released its annual forecast, predicting a 6 to 8 percent growth in U.S. retail sales to more than $4.86 trillion in 2022. Nonstore and online sales year-over-year, which are included in the total figure, are …
Read More »Houzz Releases 2022 State of the Industry Report
In its annual State of the Industry Report, Houzz reviewed data and looked at industry performance from 2021 and provided an outlook for 2022. The report found that companies across the home improvement industry are confident in what 2022 will …
Read More »Distribution America and PRO Group Form Hardlines Distribution Alliance
Effective April 1, 2022, Distribution America (DA) and PRO Group (PRO) will be operating as Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA), a service management company representing over 65 member distributors nationwide. Shari Kalbach, who was serving as vice president and chief operating …
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