Provided by the Home Improvement Research Institute As 2025 unfolds, independent retailers in the lawn, garden and outdoor living sectors are facing a cautious, yet resilient, market. The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Q4 2024 Quarterly Homeowner Project Activity Tracker …
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In this special digital issue, you’ll get a retailer-focused look at fastener trends, proven merchandising strategies and what customers are looking for in this key category. Plus, explore featured products and insights from four leading fastener manufacturers. Dive in now and discover …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Generational Differences in Home Improvement Activity Report details data about the behaviors, insights and preferences homeowners in different generations experience. While consumers who are Generation X or younger are more likely to purchase a …
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The fourth quarter of 2024 was the U.S. home and garden industry’s strongest quarter since Q3 2022, according to the Q4 2024 Home and Garden Digest Report from Consumer Edge. Specifically, the mattress and bedding category saw 4% growth in …
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Tackling a category reset can be a daunting challenge, but is often necessary to keep your store fresh and customers satisfied. With the right partner and planning, however, a reset can transform the product offering and the customers’ experience. Learn …
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With kitchen remodeling and redesign remaining a popular trend in recent years, adding color to kitchen cabinets is a desired choice for many homeowners. According to Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends 2025 collection, dark colors that provide striking contrast, bold statement …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) released its 2024 Home Improvement Retail Selector Study in late 2024. The study looked at the customers’ motivations to shop at brick-and-mortar locations for their home improvement needs. For 49% of respondents, offering a variety of …
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Online home security research company SafeHome.org released its 2025 Home Security Market Report, which showed an increase in purchases of home security products. According to the report, more than 50% of homes have at least one security camera installed. With …
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