Do it Best and True Value have added Broil King and Napoleon to their warehouse and drop ship programs, bringing a good, better, best product strategy to the grilling category. The partnerships come with no mandates or exclusivity and are …
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Research Reveals America’s Housing Supply Crisis
The American housing market is facing a persistent shortage with home prices reaching record highs as affordability has decreased, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Eye on Housing. New home construction has not kept …
Read More »Houzz Report Reveals Rise of AI Adoption in Construction and Design
Houzz Inc. recently released the first-ever 2025 U.S. Houzz State of AI in Construction and Design Report, providing a comprehensive view into the industry’s reaction to the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The report surveyed over 700 construction and design professionals, …
Read More »PPG Releases Q2 2025 Financial Results
PPG Industries Inc. recently released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. Net sales in Q2 decreased 1% year over year to $4.2 billion, primarily due to business divestitures. Net income decreased 9% from Q2 2024, down to …
Read More »The 2025 IHI Conference Educates, Invigorates the Channel
Addressing top-of-mind topics, gleaning practical operational best practices and learning to be a little more creative, attendees of the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) left Orlando energized and invigorated to move the channel forward. Hosted by the North …
Read More »Ace Hardware Home Services Releases New Survey Results
In recognition of National Simplify Your Life Week (Aug. 4–10), Ace Hardware Home Services released new national survey results spotlighting how U.S. millennial homeowners approach the challenges of home repairs and what’s holding them back. According to the survey of 1,000 …
Read More »Ace Receives Dual ‘Best of the Best’ Franchise List Honors From Entrepreneur
Ace Hardware was named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Best of the Best list for 2025, and subsidiary Ace Handyman Services also earned a place on the list, earning top honors in the home repairs and handyman services category. The Best of …
Read More »What You Need to Know in August
HIRI Cuts 2025 Home Improvement Growth Forecast The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) revised its 2025 growth forecast downward to 3.4% from 5%, as the $574.3 billion home improvement market faces sustained economic headwinds, including rising costs, tariffs and housing …
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