Barbecue rubs and sauces are a smart addition to any grilling department, encouraging impulse buys from customers already shopping for outdoor cooking gear. These compact products are easy to cross-merchandise and boost overall basket size. To catch these add-on sales, Hardware Retailing …
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6 Products for Styling a Small Patio
With summer rapidly approaching, homeowners are spending more time outdoors and refreshing their outdoor spaces. While many homeowners, especially renters, may have smaller outdoor spaces to enjoy, DIYing an idyllic patio or balcony for the summer is still a popular …
Read More »3 Renter-Friendly Kitchen and Bath Upgrades
With higher mortgage prices and a tight housing market, many are choosing to rent homes rather than purchase. According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s Renter’s Home Improvement Activity 2024 study, renters prioritize affordable, DIY and high-impact upgrades, like kitchen …
Read More »DIY Through the Decades: How Each Generation Approaches Purchasing
The Home Improvement Research Institute Generational Differences in Home Improvement Activity Study revealed insightful information on how homeowners of different generations approach home improvement and the preferences, influences and behaviors among homeowners in different generational groups. The study identifies effective marketing …
Read More »6 Products for Warm Spring Weather
With spring rolling in and weather fluctuating month by month, product demand also fluctuates with the temperature and seasons. According to research conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Planalytics, warm temperatures in March drove demand for home improvement …
Read More »Lawn and Garden Category Sees Growth With Lawn Mower Segment
Lawn and garden product sales in the U.S. have grown 7% in the last 12 months, despite concerns about inflation and tariffs, according to YipitData, a strategic partner of the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI). HIRI attributes the growth to …
Read More »4 Outdoor Power Tools for Spring
As the weather gets warmer, more homeowners will be looking to spruce up and prepare their yards and outdoor spaces for the summer months. Hardware Retailing suggests these four electric outdoor power tools your customers will want for springtime landscaping. Mower …
Read More »6 Stylish and Practical Mudroom and Entryway Products
Stylish and practical mudrooms are trending for homeowners looking to come home to an inviting entryway with smart storage solutions. According to Houzz, efficient storage for coats, boots and other gear, as well as eye-catching decor piece, are the main …
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