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Paint and Sundries Score High for Cross-Purchases

paint cross-purchase

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) released its 2024 Home Improve­ment Retail Selec­tor Study in late 2024. The study looked at the customers’ motivations to shop at brick-and-mortar locations for their home improvement needs. For 49% of respondents, offering a variety of …

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How Smart Home Spending Links Key Departments

By the Home Improvement Research Institute It’s time to focus on how smart home, HVAC and electrical systems work together in the retail space. The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Project Decision Study reveals that under the broad project umbrella …

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2024 HIRI Summit Offers Glimpse Into Future of Home Improvement

generational home improvement trends

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) Home Improvement Insights Summit brings together manufacturers, retailers, partners and all those whose success is tied to the home improvement industry. Over the course of two days, representatives from the leading brands, partners and …

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Insights from the Home Improvement Research Institute

HIRI Research

Looking Forward: Discover more home improvement insights from HIRI at hardwareretailing.com/hiri-deceleration. Paint, particularly interior wall paint, has long been a go-to for many DIYers. With one of the highest DIY purchase incidences across home improvement categories, paint remains a constant …

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Theme Of 2022: Unmet Expectations

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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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What Your Customers Want to See Under Their Feet

flooring

The Home Improvement Research Institute is predicting a decrease in flooring sales this year, but retailers can prepare for the downturn by staying up to date on what’s trending and stocking the flooring that customers are most likely to purchase. …

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