The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) surveyed homeowners in the fourth quarter of 2021, asking what home improvement projects they were planning that quarter. The survey strives to better understand consumer project sentiment and the latest trends so home improvement …

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) is conducting a national survey of small independent businesses to gather data and insights into how those businesses are performing and the challenges they are facing. The organization will use the data gathered to …

In its latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the number of job openings decreased to 10.6 million in November 2021, down from 11 million in October 2021. The number of hires …

While some aspects of pool maintenance should be left to a professional, homeowners can take steps to keep their pools safe and healthy. Share this pool maintenance checklist with your customers to educate them on the activities they should be …

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) hosted a pulse survey of U.S. executives and employers and found that 87 percent believe their organization will be able to endure the omicron variant of COVID-19. Despite the confidence in enduring the …

Despite an increase in holiday spending, retailers are facing a financial crunch with an increase in holiday returns that will cost them more money. Holiday spending between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24 was up 8.5 percent in 2021, according to …

Every month, HomCo Lumber & Hardware hosts a group interview, whether they’re looking to fill open positions in the store or not. These group interviews have become an integral part of the operation’s hiring process. While many retailers are struggling …

While the increase of homeowners adding pools and hot tubs to their homes during the pandemic was a boon to many retailers, it also came with some challenges. All of those extra pools and hot tubs meant an increase in …