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Reaching New Heights With Step Stools and Ladders

Reaching New Heights With Step Stools and Ladders

by Lindsey Thompson | Feb 15, 2022 | Trends & Products

The ladder market is projected to hit $5.02 billion by 2025, according to the Global Ladder Market research report. For retailers, a well-developed ladder category can lead to a share in that growth.  Now is a good time to fine-tune inventory as customers start to...
Construction Professionals Confidence at Highest Point Since 2018

Construction Professionals Confidence at Highest Point Since 2018

by Lindsey Thompson | Feb 14, 2022 | Industry News

Confidence levels among residential construction professionals are at their highest point since 2018 and are up five points from 2021, according to the Q1 2022 Houzz Renovation Barometer. Confidence among architecture and design firms is up one point from Q1 2021. The...
U.S. Inflation Climbs at Highest Rate Since 1982

U.S. Inflation Climbs at Highest Rate Since 1982

by Lindsey Thompson | Feb 14, 2022 | Industry News

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.6 percent in January. The all items index increased 7.5 percent before seasonal adjustment, the largest 12-month increase since the period ending February...
Growth at Retail Ports to Slow During First Half of 2022

Growth at Retail Ports to Slow During First Half of 2022

by Lindsey Thompson | Feb 14, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights

According to the monthly Global Port Tracker report, imports at the nation’s congested container ports are expected to slow during the first half of 2022. The report, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, found that even with the...
NYC Retailer Picks Color of the Year to Honor City

NYC Retailer Picks Color of the Year to Honor City

by Lindsey Thompson | Feb 14, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights, Trends & Products

Around the fall, paint manufacturers release their Color of the Year picks. To involve the community last year, Janovic in New York City hosted its first ‘2022 NYC Color of the Year’ contest. “New York is a bustling city with such a diverse population and...
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