Participate in the Q4 Independent Retailer Index survey! The Independent Retailer Index, developed by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) in partnership with The Farnsworth Group, serves as a regular measure of the independent channel’s performance. Discover how …
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Houzz Inc. released the 2023 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study that found that homeowners engaging in kitchen renovations overwhelming want to incorporate sustainable features in their remodels with. Popular choices for sustainable features include LED bulbs (65%), energy-efficient appliances (61%), water-efficient …
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Provided by the Home Improvement Research Institute To start 2022, the U.S. market was expected to transition out of the supply chain and labor difficulties caused by the pandemic. However, continued product and staffing shortages remained and were only intensified …
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How did business change for True Value in 2022 compared to 2021? This year has been about maintaining and growing the pandemic-related boom the industry saw in 2021 and the sudden shift in consumer demand, specifically in the DIY and …
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How did business change for Orgill in 2022 compared to 2021? After two strong years of growth, we began to see growth moderate in 2022 and expect to end the year with an 8% increase in sales, which is likely …
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How did business change for Home Hardware in 2022 compared to 2021? Home Hardware Stores Ltd. stepped into 2022 focused on our vision to be Canada’s most trusted and preferred home improvement retail brand. Throughout the year, our team worked …
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How did business change for HDA in 2022 compared to 2021? Distribution America and PRO Group joined forces in April 2022 to form Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA). We are striving to become a larger, more impactful and more efficient organization …
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How did business change for Do it Best in 2022 compared to 2021? There were several notable business changes over the last year. We announced a major e-commerce initiative that will put our members in an even stronger position in-store …
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