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How DIYers Are Handling Product Shortages

product shortages

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently partnered with The Farnsworth Group to track sentiments among homeowners in the midst of continuing supply chain issues, increasing prices and product shortages.  The survey included homeowners who choose to complete projects themselves …

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NHS is Giving Away an Independent Retail Grant

National Hardware Show 2024

Don’t miss this opportunity to win an independent retail grant from the National Hardware Show! For 76 years, the National Hardware Show has been the premier event uniting the hardware and home improvement communities, continuously transforming to enable industry professionals …

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NRF Forecasts 6 to 8% Retail Sales Growth in 2022

sales growth 2022

The National Retail Federation (NRF) released its annual forecast, predicting a 6 to 8 percent growth in U.S. retail sales to more than $4.86 trillion in 2022. Nonstore and online sales year-over-year, which are included in the total figure, are …

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Houzz Releases 2022 State of the Industry Report

state of the industry 2022

In its annual State of the Industry Report, Houzz reviewed data and looked at industry performance from 2021 and provided an outlook for 2022. The report found that companies across the home improvement industry are confident in what 2022 will …

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Savings, Excitement Abound at Blish-Mize Spring Market

blish-mize market

The Blish-Mize Spring Market returned to the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas, March 17-19, and attendees were greeted with an array of savings and opportunities for product discovery from new and returning vendors.  Energy was high on …

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House-Hasson Hardware Names New Senior Vice President

House-Hasson senior vice president

House-Hasson Hardware, America’s largest independent regional hardware distributor, has named William Hauge as senior vice president in addition to his role as chief financial officer, announced company president and CEO Steve Henry. “Bill has proven himself a professional in every …

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