The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Urban Development recently released data showing positive residential construction statistics for February 2025. Privately-owned housing starts in February 2025 reached 1,501,000, measuring 11.2% above the revised January estimate of 1,350,000. Privately-owned …
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Welcoming retailers, vendors and others from the home improvement industry, the 2025 National Hardware Show (NHS) opened Day 1 with product discovery, education, industry awards, networking and more with plenty new for attendees to see and do. Building Up Women …
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The U.S. Census Bureau reported modest month-over-month retail sales growth in February amid customer worries about inflation and national policy decisions from the White House, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Lower-than-expected consumer spending in the first couple of …
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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) Generational Differences in Home Improvement Activity Study reveals insightful information about how homeowners of different generations approach home improvement and the preferences, influences and behaviors among homeowners in different generational groups. Here are the main …
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True Value announced Chris Gongora-Davis has been promoted to general operations manager of its Springfield, Oregon, warehouse. “Chris has shown exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to operational excellence throughout his time with True Value,” says Steve Rose, vice president …
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Stine Home & Yard, which operates 12 stores in Louisiana and one in Mississippi, celebrated the groundbreaking of a major expansion at its location in DeRidder, Louisiana. This marks the third expansion for Stine in DeRidder. “DeRidder is my home. …
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The National Hardware Show (NHS) is just around the corner. With over 1,000 vendors and countless opportunities to network with other industry professionals, NHS is an abundance of opportunity for independent home improvement retailers. As you begin to travel to …
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The U.S. housing market is currently facing a home shortage despite notable progress in new home construction in 2024, according to a Realtor.com analysis. The report states 1.6 million expected Gen Z and millennial households did not form last year …
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