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 …
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Help Customers Get Crafty
One way to keep individuals entertained is through crafting, both for kids and adults. Consider stocking the following items in your store to keep the whole family entertained and increase add-on sales when merchandised at or near the counter. Yarn-y …
Read More »Sizzling Kitchen Design Trends
Consulting with top interior design experts, Fixr.com, a remodeling research organization, compiled the latest kitchen trends in its Kitchen Trends Report 2023. Here are some insights from the 62 design experts featured in the survey. 74% say mixing materials is …
Read More »Sponges Are a Must-Have Paint Sundry
Good for more than scrubbing dishes, sponges come in a variety of shapes, materials and uses and are a must-have for any paint store. From faux painting to sanding, stock a variety of sponges and educate customers on how they …
Read More »Houzz Renovation Barometer Shows Optimism for Q3
Indicating a positive outlook on the renovation industry, the Q3 2023 Houzz Renovation Barometer found more industry professionals in the construction and design sectors are anticipating business growth in the third quarter of 2023. The optimism comes after a decline in …
Read More »3 Hiring and Retention Statistics
Developing Talent: Discover how a healthy company culture encourages employees to turn a job into a career at hardwareretailing.com/job-to-career. According to the 2023 Job Seeker Survey from Bankrate, a consumer financial services company, 56% of the workforce is likely to …
Read More »Houzz Shares the Hottest Summer Design Trends
Reflecting a desire to create new living areas and improve existing spaces to fit current and future lifestyles, the hottest summer design trends go nontraditional and a little outside the box. Houzz surveyed its community of homeowners, home design enthusiasts …
Read More »7 Stats About Consumer Spending
What Consumers Want: Discover more customer insights on how product knowledge, convenience and competition affect purchasing at hardwareretailing.com/hiri-customer-insights. Rising Costs Have Impacted How U.S. Consumers Shop
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