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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Building an effective employee training program is integral for the success of your business and expanding your team without one can cause more harm than good. At Southside Lumber & Design Center, located in Herrin, Illinois, manager David Gamble is …
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As homeowners are beginning to stray away from millennial grey when renovating their homes and sprucing up their living spaces, many are looking to add pops of color. According to the 2024 Emerging Winter Trends Report from Houzz, searches for …
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spoga+gafa, the world’s largest garden and barbecue trade fair, recently announced “Design Gardens” as its theme for the 2025 show. The show will focus on highlighting product and design trends that reflect the theme. Pillars representing the theme include open …
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