by Jacob Musselman | Apr 30, 2025 | Trends & Products
Provided by the Home Improvement Research Institute Paint and sundries retailers must stay attuned to evolving customer behaviors, especially in abrasives and sanding tools. Insights from The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) provide valuable data on consumer...
by Annie Dameworth | Apr 30, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
As spring brings in temperature changes, product demand shifts for retailers as well. According to research from the National Retail Federation and Planalytics, weather has impacted consumer demand for certain products. February saw the coldest temperatures since 2022...
by Annie Dameworth | Apr 29, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
The homeownership rate saw a recent dip, declining to 65.1% in the first quarter of 2025, the lowest level since the first quarter of 2020, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders. Housing affordability is also at a multidecade low, with...
by Annie Dameworth | Apr 29, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
The Sherwin-Williams Company announced its financial results for Q1 2025, with the first quarter ending on March 31, 2025. The Paint Stores Group of Sherwin-Williams Company saw same-store sales increase by 1.2%, up from a 0.1% decrease in Q1 2024, and left its...
by Jacob Musselman | Apr 23, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
Benjamin Moore announced its national partnership with Make-A-Wish to support the organization with financial donations, paint provisions and volunteer hours over a two-year term. The paint manufacturer will donate $300,000 over the next two years, along with paint...
by Jacob Musselman | Apr 23, 2025 | Trends & Products
As the weather warms and homeowners are beginning spring and summer home improvement projects, now is the time to stock products for homeowners looking to restain their decks. According to HomeGuide, it can cost homeowners up to $1,000 to have their deck restained,...
