by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 24, 2022 | Industry News
The National Retail Federation (NRF) held its annual Retail’s Big Show event last week in-person at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. In 2021, the conference took place virtually. This yearly conference and expo bring together the retail industry...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 17, 2022 | Trends & Products
Grip assistants come in handy for DIYers and pros alike. Whether it’s to reduce hand fatigue during extended paint jobs or to relieve stress on hands and wrists that may have mobility issues due to injury or arthritis, painting accessories with ergonomic designs can...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 16, 2022 | Trends & Products
Chalkboard paint is an easy and cost-effective way to turn spaces into at-home learning centers. It can be applied on walls, doors and other hard surfaces or applied to smaller pieces of wood to create on-the-go chalkboards. Several manufacturers make brush-on...
by Lindsey Thompson | Dec 21, 2021 | Industry News, Operational Insights
Nadia Evangelou is a senior economist and director of forecasting at the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). She focuses on regional and local market trends, including the effects of changing demographic and migration patterns, and has been involved in research...
by Lindsey Thompson | Nov 4, 2021 | Trends & Products
Heading into the finale of 2021, DIYers continue to stretch their home improvement muscles, taking on projects inside and outside their homes. To help them achieve their goals, be sure you’re familiar with the trends customers may come to you to find. What Customers...
