By Jim Robisch While I was at the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference, which was excellent by the way, I heard hardware and home improvement dealers discussing a wide range of critical issues. Gen …
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Rural King announced the opening of its newest Ohio store in Lancaster, marking the company’s 32nd location in the state. The new Lancaster location features updates designed to enhance the shopping experience, including mobile and self-checkout options. “Opening our Lancaster store …
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Injecting energy into the home industry and delivering on the promise of a newly imagined show, NHS Concept to Commerce, an evolution of the National Hardware Show (NHS), debuted this spring with three days of sourcing connections, exciting product discovery …
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Renovation activity has remained strong in 2026, with homeowners completing smaller, more necessary projects over luxury renovations. Recent data from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) reveals insights into what retailers can expect for homeowner spending patterns throughout the rest …
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Tractor Supply Company (TSC) announced a major, storewide expansion across its truck, tool and hardware categories, adding more than 30 SKIL tools and accessories to stores. The initial lineup includes a flip drill, circular saw, impact driver and stapler. An …
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Ace Hardware and Instacart recently announced a new partnership, allowing quick delivery of Ace’s assortment of home preservation tools, grilling and barbecue products and lawn and garden supplies. “We’re focused on making sure that every partnership we bring to Instacart …
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As lawn and garden season accelerates, mid-to-large yard investments are proving to be more strategic and segmented than many may assume. According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) 2025 Project Decision Study, yard, garden and outdoor projects reflect a …
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According to a new Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) report, social media is shaping how homeowners start, plan and spend on projects. The home improvement shopping journey is complex, and marketing teams need to understand how the demographics are researching …
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