The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released the HIRI Economic Industry Update for September 2026. The report aims to identify and evaluate key economic indicators and their influence on the home improvement market, examine housing market trends and investigate …
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Do it Best Enhances Online Lumber Sales Capabilities
Do it Best has announced expanded capabilities for selling lumber online, offering customers a more streamlined and efficient shopping experience. “Our data showed that lumber was among the top searches on our site, indicating a clear market demand,” says Brianna …
Read More »A Consumer Reflects on the NRHA All-Industry Conference at the National Hardware Show
Deanna Tratensek has spent many years as a volunteer at the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) All-Industry Conference. But she’s not a retailer, she’s a consumer and an observer at the event. In between attending stage presentations and assisting …
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