spoga+gafa, the world’s largest garden and barbecue trade fair, recently announced “Design Gardens” as its theme for the 2025 show. The show will focus on highlighting product and design trends that reflect the theme. Pillars representing the theme include open …
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A recent report published by the National Retail Foundation (NRF) and Happy Returns notes the prevalence of returns in the retail industry and cost threats returns pose for retailers. The report says retailers estimate 16.9% of their annual sales this …
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In September, Ryder System Inc. released its 2024 study, The Influence of Omnichannel Excellence on Consumer Behavior, which benchmarked consumer behaviors, preferences and expectations when shopping online. The study found that consumers want a mix of online and brick-and-mortar shopping …
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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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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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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 …
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