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Last week, at the 2023 HIRI Summit, keynote speaker Liza Hausman, vice president of industry marketing for Houzz, shared four key focus areas of consumer behavior that retailers can focus on to be sure they are meeting their customers’ needs. …

A contemporary shade that evokes a profound connection to serene blue spaces found in nature, Bluebird is Krylon’s 2024 Color of the Year. Bluebird reimagines pastel blue with a bold yet pale hue that uplifts and comforts, serving as a …

In recent years, independent operators have expanded their businesses by way of acquisition, due to a number of factors, leading to consolidation in the industry. To gain insight on consolidation trends, Hardware Retailing consulted an expert in home improvement business …

When it comes to your operation’s lawn and garden department, a small space doesn’t have to equal small sales. With over 36 years of lawn and garden product purchasing experience, Mike Doyle, lawn and garden buyer for City People’s Mercantile, …

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Lawn and garden care shows no sign of slowing down as a popular hobby, and it is Lawn and garden care shows no sign of slowing down as a popular hobby, and it is also a crucial part of home …

AS YOU SHAPE YOUR merchandising, product procurement and operations strategies, knowing customers’ purchasing tendencies will set you up for success. Dig into eight stats from the How to Sell Direct in the Age of the Conflicted Shopper Report from logistics …

Sherwin-Williams introduced its 2024 Color of the Year Upward SW 6239, a breezy and blissful shade of blue that evokes the ever-present sense of peace found when slowing down, taking a breath and allowing the mind to clear.  “Upward SW …