The start of the new year is the perfect time to turn your sights to bolstering sales in your paint department. Major paint manufacturers are gearing up to market their 2021 color of the year selections, and by exploring the …
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HIRI Data Highlights Popular Home Improvements
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) has revealed new insights into what’s motivating customers’ home care and maintenance spending. The 2020 HIRI Product Purchase Track Survey is now available to HIRI members. The information sheds light on home improvement product …
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The lull in sales and markets during the winter months is often the perfect time for retailers to catch up on industry trends, best practices and strategies. Luckily with the new focus on digital learning, there are many easy-to-access, go-at-your-own-pace …
Read More »Products for Dual-Purpose Spaces
Pandemic lockdowns have been difficult in a variety of ways, including the scramble to figure out work-from-home options when there isn’t a dedicated space for a home office. There are many ways to get creative when making a home office …
Read More »Pet-Friendly Cleaning Products
Unfortunately, there are a lot of cleaning supplies that aren’t ideal for use around our animal friends, thanks to particular chemicals or strong scents. With that in mind, what are pet owners looking for in home cleaning products that also …
Read More »Consumer Electronics Show Highlights New Retail Possibilities
At the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show® (CES), the ways technology will impact the future of retail were on full display. Featuring presentations from global retail brands, tech entrepreneurs and industry analysts, CES 2021 was a look into the future of …
Read More »Ace Hardware Names 2021 Clark+Kensington Color Trends
Ace Hardware Corp. has announced its 2021 Clark+Kensington® Color Trends. The three color trend sets are Understated Impact, Mindful Living and Creative escape. The company says these colors are heavily inspired by natural minerals and aim to conjure a feeling …
Read More »NHS Delivers New Products
The number one reason retailers attend the National Hardware Show, according to former visitors, is access to new products. In this unusual year of quarantining and social distancing, the National Hardware Show has still delivered on the demand. NHS has …
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