Deckorators recently released its annual 2024 Outdoor Living Report featuring insights and trends compiled from industry experts and members of the Deckorators Certified Pro Program. The report identifies the latest shifts and trends in the outdoor living design space. Throughout …
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Essential Items For a First-Time Grilling Setup
With warmer weather on the horizon, backyard patios will soon be filled with grilling enthusiasts wafting the sweet, smoky smell of charcoal and barbecue into the air. For some, buying a grill for the first time and determining everything they …
Read More »Hillman Acquires Koch Industries, Enters Rope and Chain Category
Hillman Solutions Corp. announced that it has acquired Koch Industries Inc., a provider and merchandiser of rope and twine, chain and wire rope and related hardware products. This acquisition marks the entrance into rope and chain, a new product category …
Read More »Take it Outside: Essential Porch Decor Items to Stock
For many homeowners, their porch is a way to show their personality outside, give their neighbors a glimpse into their house and provide outside living space. According to data compiled by the International Casual Furnishing Association (IFCA) in 2021, more …
Read More »Stay Light on Your Feet: Pivoting to Build a Better LBM Category
At Lee’s Home Center in Millstadt, Illinois, building materials category evaluator Brayden Vogel identified a problem and is doing his part to fix it. Since starting at Lee’s Home Center in 2019, Vogel has seen a shift in the needs …
Read More »Raw Milk Brings in Customers From Far and Wide
Opening a new store right before the COVID-19 pandemic struck was a challenge for True Value of Rock Hill and owners Jay Simpson and Alex Dorsey. To overcome the obstacles of supply chain woes, Simpson and Dorsey turned to locally …
Read More »Discover the Eco-Friendly Products to Stock to Positively Impact the Planet
The purchase of eco-friendly and sustainable products is a trend that shows no sign of slowing down. According to a study by NielsenIQ, 95% of consumers take steps to live more sustainably and almost half want retailers to provide ways …
Read More »Houzz Predicts 2024 Home Design Trends
The new year brings new styles and new design trends. Houzz predicts that 2024 will bring back styles from the past to strong visual designs. Here are 10 trends Houzz predicts will be trending in 2024. Blending Backsplashes Visually breaking …
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