Houzz Inc. released the 2025 U.S. Houzz & Home Study, a report surveying over 22,000 U.S. homeowners about remodeling, building and decorating activity. The study found 54% of homeowners renovated their homes in 2024 at a median spend of $20,000. Overall …
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Tractor Supply Launches Tractor Supply Rx Pet and Animal Pharmacy
Tractor Supply Company announced the launch of Tractor Supply Rx, the company’s pet and animal pharmacy offering. Customers can shop for pet and animal medications, enroll in automatic delivery and access expert pharmacy advice through the new program. Members of …
Read More »True Value Locations Host Grand Openings and Spring Events
Howard Walker’s True Value Hardware Grand Opening Howard Walker’s True Value Hardware in Henrietta, Texas, officially opened earlier this month with a community grand opening celebration. The store is located in the former Olsen Stelzer Boot and Saddlery building, a …
Read More »Challenges Homeowners Face When Hiring Renovation Professionals
According to data from Houzz, an online design trends platform, 88% of homeowners hire professionals to complete renovation projects in their homes. Houzz found the top factors homeowners look for when hiring contractors and designers to work on their homes. …
Read More »Builder Confidence Remains Low Amid Tariff Concerns and Rising Costs
Increased economic uncertainty due to tariff concerns and high building material costs has kept builder sentiment low, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). “The recent dip in mortgage rates …
Read More »Lowe’s to Acquire Artisan Design Group for $1.325 Billion.
Artisan Design Group (ADG) was recently sold to Lowe’s Companies for $1.325 billion by The Sterling Group, a private equity firm. ADG, a nationwide design, distribution and installation services provider based in Dallas, Texas, operates 132 distribution, design and service …
Read More »Retail Sales Rise Moderately in March Amid Tariff Concerns
The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor recently reported increased retail sales in March following two months of declines. Although sales grew, the gains were moderate due to concerns of rising tariffs. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Sales …
Read More »HIRI Fast Facts: Homebuyer Trends in 2024
The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Recent Home Buyer tracking study details home purchasing and sales patterns over time and how those impact the home improvement industry. The study reveals some significant shifts the home buying sector saw in 2024. …
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