by Jacob Musselman | Mar 19, 2025 | Trends & Products
The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Generational Differences in Home Improvement Activity Report details data about the behaviors, insights and preferences homeowners in different generations experience. While Generation X or younger consumers are more...
by Jacob Musselman | Mar 19, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
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 for attendees to see and do. Building Up Women in the...
by Jacob Musselman | Mar 18, 2025 | Trends & Products
Professional Water-Based Wood Finishes (SPONSORED) Apex® High Performance Polymer (HPP) Interior Clear Finish replaces solvent-based varnishes and lacquers and leads in the advancement of water-based spray technologies. Apex Clear is a single-component finish that...
by Jacob Musselman | Mar 13, 2025 | Industry News
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 Las...
by Jacob Musselman | Mar 10, 2025 | Industry News
As the U.S. continues to grapple with tariffs, imports at the nation’s major ports are expected to remain elevated through this spring but volume could see year-over-year drops this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National...
