Research & Guides

To download a PDF of the complete 2016 Market Measure, please complete the form at the bottom of the page. The Ups and Downs of a Positive Year To simply state that 2016 has been a good year for home improvement …

Many U.S. homeowners use hidden latches to keep children out of cabinets and gates to prevent toddlers from tumbling down the stairs. But what are the top childproofing products consumers buy, and where do they purchase those items? Hardware Retailing …

Your customers likely understand that shopping at locally owned stores benefits the community, but why not use hard numbers to drive the point home? You have access to data specific to the independent home improvement industry, courtesy of the Home …

Let manufacturers know what you think! The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is giving you a chance to provide feedback on your relationship with industry manufacturers in an effort to help channel partners understand retailer wants and needs. Take this 10-minute survey to provide …

Your business’ local economic impact is significant, so remind your customers whenever you can that shopping at your store matters to your community. The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) and Independent We Stand, two organizations that exist to support …

Take this 10-minute survey concerning your store’s performance in 2016 and your future plans. You’ll be entered in a drawing for a $100 gift card! We ask that you share this information about your business to help NRHA gather information concerning the state …

This should be a banner year for consumer spending on Halloween, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF). The survey predicts total spending will reach $8.4 billion, an all-time high in the survey’s 11-year history. That should …