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Home Builders Report Sharp Uptick in Product Prices
Even as home builders report shortages of building materials and products, new research from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) suggests pros are also seeing sharp increases in product prices. In the latest version of the NAHB and Wells …
Read More »Tracking the Latest Home Renovation Trends
New data from home renovation and design platform Houzz is revealing what homeowners want from their residential renovations. Featuring insight from more than 75,000 Houzz users, including nearly 37,000 U.S. homeowners, the 2021 Renovation Trends report can help you market …
Read More »Products Every Grill Master Needs for a Backyard Barbecue
Grilling season is in full swing and the perfect time to market not only barbecue grills and smokers, but also all the accessories that help grill masters cook at the top of their game. As you merchandise grills, be sure …
Read More »Pet-Friendly Landscaping to Update Outdoor Spaces
Homeowners don’t have to sacrifice their nice lawn just because they have pets. While dogs and cats can wreak havoc on outdoor spaces, there are several ways homeowners can make their exteriors more pet-friendly and still beautiful. You can help …
Read More »NRF Projects 2021 Retail Sales to Top $4.4T
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is upwardly revising its estimate on how much consumers will spend across retail sectors in 2021. The organization’s new estimate now stands at $4.4 trillion, and the NRF expects sales to grow between 10.5 and …
Read More »3 Takeaways From the May Jobs Report
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the economy added 559,000 jobs in May, reducing the national unemployment rate to 5.8 percent. Notable job gains happened in public and private education, hospitality and health care. Take a deeper dive …
Read More »Keeping It Clean With At-Home Pet Grooming and Bathing Products
Pets require a lot of work—feeding, walks, vet visits and grooming. Thumbtack found the average cost for pet grooming in 2021 was between $60 and $90 a visit. Pet owners who want to save money in their pet care budgets …
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