Home improvement innovator Richard Grandy died in Texas on March 21, 2022. He was 76 years old. Richard was born February 13, 1946, in Croswell, Michigan, where he was also raised. He graduated from Cros-Lex High School and then Michigan …
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How DIYers Are Handling Product Shortages
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently partnered with The Farnsworth Group to track sentiments among homeowners in the midst of continuing supply chain issues, increasing prices and product shortages. The survey included homeowners who choose to complete projects themselves …
Read More »NHS is Giving Away an Independent Retail Grant
Don’t miss this opportunity to win an independent retail grant from the National Hardware Show! For 76 years, the National Hardware Show has been the premier event uniting the hardware and home improvement communities, continuously transforming to enable industry professionals …
Read More »spoga+gafa 2022 to Host Interior Design Pop-Up Event
In an effort to serve the interior design industry, spoga+gafa 2022 will include a unique pop-up event, Home Meets spoga+gafa. Members of the interior design industry can attend spoga+gafa 2022 from June 19-21, and along with taking part in the …
Read More »NRF Forecasts 6 to 8% Retail Sales Growth in 2022
The National Retail Federation (NRF) released its annual forecast, predicting a 6 to 8 percent growth in U.S. retail sales to more than $4.86 trillion in 2022. Nonstore and online sales year-over-year, which are included in the total figure, are …
Read More »Houzz Releases 2022 State of the Industry Report
In its annual State of the Industry Report, Houzz reviewed data and looked at industry performance from 2021 and provided an outlook for 2022. The report found that companies across the home improvement industry are confident in what 2022 will …
Read More »ALLPRO 2022 Spring Show Highlights Growth, Brings Retailers Together
Independent paint and decorating retailers from around the world gathered at Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas, March 9-12 to attend the ALLPRO 2022 Spring Show. The four-day event brought together ALLPRO member retailers to discover new deals, reconnect with other …
Read More »Savings, Excitement Abound at Blish-Mize Spring Market
The Blish-Mize Spring Market returned to the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas, March 17-19, and attendees were greeted with an array of savings and opportunities for product discovery from new and returning vendors. Energy was high on …
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