The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies released its Improving America’s Housing 2025 report which found the remodeling market has been supported by the aging of homes and households and record-high property values. “Given the strong foundation and growing needs, residential remodeling …
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HIRI Summit Offers Glimpse Into Future of Home Improvement
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 …
Read More »You Need This Tool: 2024 Cost of Doing Business Study
The latest data you need to keep your operation on track is now available. For over 100 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has surveyed home improvement operators throughout the U.S. to develop the benchmark report known …
Read More »Industry Data Drives Retailers’ Success
For over 100 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has surveyed home improvement operators throughout the U.S. to develop the benchmark report known as the Cost of Doing Business Study. Retailers have continually relied on the industry …
Read More »NHPA Launches E-Commerce Survey to Gauge Retailers’ Online Presence
Consumer expectations have shifted over the last several years, and a comprehensive online experience is now an expectation for retail. Services like buy online, pickup in store or curbside pickup and access to real-time inventory in mobile apps are increasingly …
Read More »8 Areas Where Customers Want Technology in Your Store
Consumers have preferences—and expectations—for how technology intersects with their retail experiences, according to the 2024 Future of Retail Report from business technology platform Square. See highlights from the data here and read more insights at hardwareretailing.com/future. The Technology That Drives …
Read More »Economic Concerns Causing Homeowners to Pause on Renovations
According to a new study from Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home remodeling and design, 15% of homeowners—one in seven—have put their home renovations on hold because of economic concerns. The top reasons for postponing projects include budget constraints …
Read More »Dig Into Data With the 2023 Cost of Doing Business Study
The latest data you need to keep your operation on track is now available in the 2023 Cost of Doing Business Study. For over 100 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has surveyed home improvement operators throughout …
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