Industry News

After facing an unpredictable economy, consumers continue to search for ways to cut costs. So what is one solution people have turned to? Tiny homes. Today, more individuals than ever are seeking housing alternatives to live frugally. And as the tiny house market grows, home improvement …

The staff at Lake Ridge Ace Hardware are problem solvers, so it’s no surprise that customer Marlene Maxon came to the store this past December with an unusual request. Her family was planning a trip to a local ski resort …

The digital world is rapidly evolving and cyber crimes that impact small businesses are becoming increasingly common. Visa reports 85 percent of data breaches involving credit cards are from small businesses. Even the best processes and systems can leave a business exposed …

A blizzard outside didn’t stop the heated sales inside at House-Hasson Hardware’s January dealer market, which was held Jan. 21-23 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. House-Hasson Company president Don Hasson says sales were up …

Use of smart home products is constantly increasing, but what products are consumers buying and which ones do they prefer most? An online survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Lowe’s indicates that security cameras are the No. 1 …

Predictions of heavy snowfall in January sent customers scrambling to buy supplies from their local home improvement stores to prepare for ice, snow and potential power outages. The expectation of nearly 30 inches of snow brought customers to Twins Ace …

Last week, big box retailers Home Depot and Lowe’s both announced their fourth-quarter revenues with sales growth that suggests consumers are increasingly spending money on home improvement purchases. Read the following articles for more details on the companies’ financial performance: Home Depot’s …

Retailers had an array of opportunities – from connecting with other store owners to ordering pallets of products at special prices and examining merchandising trends – at the Orgill, Inc. 2016 Spring Dealer Market. They flocked to a show floor featuring …