It’s the holiday season and decor shopping is in full swing for consumers. According to a survey conducted by National Tree Company, a major private wholesaler of artificial Christmas trees, 35% of customers plan to purchase a new artificial Christmas …
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Catering to the E-Commerce Crowd This Holiday Season
WHILE HOLIDAY RETAIL SALES are expected to cool compared to the heights of 2023, e-commerce holiday shopping will see an uptick, according to projections from Deloitte, an audit, consulting, tax and advisory services firm. Deloitte predicts holiday sales will increase …
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6 Trends Shaping Homeowners’ Approach to Outdoor Living
The summer season is underway, which means two things for home improvement retailers. First, the Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) latest Size of Market report, a biannual update providing five-year market forecasts for materials and products used in home improvement …
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MEASURING THE PERFORMANCE of independent home improvement operations helps the entire channel understand how they compare to the industry at large. Since 2022, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), in partnership with The Farnsworth Group, has fielded the …
Read More »Get an Inside Look at the Canadian Retail Market With the Hardlines 2024 Retail Report
Providing in-depth data on the retail home improvement industry in Canada, the Hardlines 2024 Retail Report offers a full analysis of the size and growth of the industry in 2023 and what to expect in 2024 and beyond. Hardware Retailing …
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Revolutionize your inventory with the latest battery-powered vacuums hitting the shelves. From robust cordless wet and dry vacuums to backpack vacuums, Hardware Retailing has gathered the newest products in the shop vacuums category to elevate your store’s offerings and keep …
Read More »Must-Stock, Tail-Wagging Pet Accessories
Stocking pet accessories in your store is a great category to diversify your inventory. Attract pet lovers with these products that will help them care for and have fun with their four-legged friends. Odor Eliminators Every pet owner knows the …
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