Kitchen and bath full-year industry revenues are expected to reach a record $199 billion in 2022, with an anticipated growth of 19 percent for the second year in a row. Whether they are replacing a kitchen faucet or undertaking a …
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The Products Customers Need for a Bathroom Renovation
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 …
Read More »How to Connect Customers Over Fixtures and Fittings
Whether it takes up one aisle or a large portion of your store’s square footage, the plumbing department is a key category for many home improvement retailers. Finding success in this category requires the right combination of product assortment, employee …
Read More »What’s Trending in Plumbing Product Design
While the meat of a plumbing category centers on what goes in walls and under cabinets, the stars of the category are the pieces people see and use every day. Here’s a look at what is trending in plumbing products …
Read More »Putting Pipes in Their Place
Keeping your plumbing department organized and easy-to-shop allows your customers to get in, find what they need and be on their way quickly and efficiently. Discover how two retailers have found success in the plumbing category thanks to well-organized merchandising …
Read More »Help Your Customers Save With Sustainable Plumbing Solutions
Over the last several years, homeowners have been given more options to customize their bathrooms into spaces that rival high-end spas. Changes and improvements in plumbing products have made it easier than ever for DIYers to bring paradise closer to …
Read More »3 Water Conservation Activities for Kids
Sustainability in homes is a rising trend, and educating the next generation about water conservation may be a task your customers ask for help with, especially if they are parents to young children. Whether you are planning an event promoting …
Read More »Plumbing With the Pros
Hardware Retailing editor Chad Husted learns how to diagnose a faulty water heater and what kinds of skills homeowners should have when taking on plumbing projects. For tips on attracting plumbing professionals to your store, visit here. Watch the video …
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