by Annie Dameworth | Oct 31, 2026 | Operational Insights
Sometimes, not knowing where you are going can actually lead you down the right path. Ikaika “Daniel” Keliikoa was unsure what path he wanted to pursue after graduating high school, but felt a pull to join the military. He felt called to do something for his country...
by Jacob Musselman | Jul 1, 2026 | Operational Insights
Injecting energy into the home industry and delivering on the promise of a newly imagined show, NHS Concept to Commerce, an evolution of the National Hardware Show (NHS), debuted this spring with three days of sourcing connections, exciting product discovery and...
by Jacob Musselman | Apr 1, 2026 | Operational Insights
Tile trends are moving away from the cool gray and white that have dominated the tile scene and shifting towards natural colors reflecting earth tones and bold statement colors. Tile shape trends are also changing, with more homeowners choosing options that look...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 8, 2025 | Industry News
The sweeping effects of tariffs in 2025 have impacted almost every industry, including the home improvement and construction industries. The Home Improvement Research Institute and Datavations’ Tariffs and Toolbench webinar unpacked the costly effects these tariffs...
by Annie Dameworth | Mar 19, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) Generational Differences in Home Improvement Activity Study reveals insightful information about how homeowners of different generations approach home improvement and the preferences, influences and behaviors among...
