Independent retailers are coming into 2026 with a cooling renovation market and a cost-sensitive customer with a shift toward DIY. Dave King, executive director of the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI), says those pressures hit independent retailers differently than big-box …
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An important partner of NHPA, the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) hosted its annual Summit in Chicago. The 2025 Home Improvement Insights Summit sent attendees home loaded with practical best practices based in current data and research. On Day 1, …
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Lawn and garden care shows no sign of slowing down as a popular hobby, and it is Lawn and garden care shows no sign of slowing down as a popular hobby, and it is also a crucial part of home …
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