According to data from the Home Improvement Research Institute, homebuyers in 2024 focused on renovating and upgrading the kitchens, bathrooms and floors of the homes they recently moved into. Hardware Retailing recommends these five products to cater to the growing …
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As the U.S. continues to tackle inflation, many homeowners are taking on DIY projects rather than hiring a professional. The Farnsworth Group recently released its Quarterly Homeowner Activity Tracker for Q3 2024, which shares homeowners’ attitudes toward DIY projects. Challenges …
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The Home Depot has announced partnerships with both DoorDash and Uber Eats to provide on-demand delivery from 2,000 stores nationwide. “We’re excited to partner with The Home Depot to give DIY and pro customers immediate access to the home improvement …
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Engaging with customers of all ages in a creative way, Madison Lumber & Hardware in Ketchikan, Alaska, opened up the Projects Room where it hosts how-to classes. Madison Lumber & Hardware CFO Janice Walker says the idea for the Projects …
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In just a few short weeks, EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair will kick off in Cologne, Germany. From March 3-6, the fair will bring together over 3,000 companies from 51 countries to share their products and innovations in home improvement, building …
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Paint is one of the quickest and easiest ways for customers to reinvent their space. Investing in your paint and sundries category not only boosts your overall sales but situates your operation as the store customers visit to start their …
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Sponges are often overlooked by retailers and customers, yet these products are crucial to the success of projects both DIYers and contractors are tackling. Discover sponge products and best practices to add to your operation to capitalize on this revenue …
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Some skills are learned over a lifetime, so for younger generations, like Gen Z, developing DIY skills is still to come. Being aware of and promoting the skills where Gen Zers are lacking, along with the products they need to accomplish …
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