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Party Like It’s 1933: Krogen’s Do it Best Celebrates 90 Years in Business

IN HONOR OF ITS 90TH ANNIVERSARY, Krogen’s Do it Best in Boscobel, Wisconsin, hosted a weeklong celebration that included anniversary-themed activities. The first 90 shoppers received a free T-shirt, door prizes were drawn every 90 minutes and each of the …

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Market Measure 2023: The Industry’s Annual Report

Market Measure

While we have all grown somewhat hardened to hearing terms like “uncertainty” and “unprecedented” over the past two years, as we close the books on 2022, we are still left trying to accurately define what the home improvement market is …

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Catering to Customers’ House Needs

In spite of other economic uncertainties, the housing market has stayed competitive. In this hot market, learning what types of houses are being purchased, who is buying them and their motivation for purchasing allows retailers to target new customers and …

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What’s Trending in Safety and PPE

Safety and PPE

Whether your customers are professionals needing safety gear to stay safe on the job site or weekend warriors wanting to protect themselves during DIY projects, stocking a good mix of safety and personal protection equipment (PPE) makes your operation a …

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Paint Insights From The Home Improvement Research Institute

In what seems to be a common refrain for many types of products and services involved in home remodeling and renovation, the paint product market has been overwhelmed with strong demand and supply constraints in the previous year. Early in …

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How to Give Back to the Communities You Serve

Giving Back

Known for providing an extra layer of customer service, independent home improvement retailers have always been in the business of helping customers. For generations, independent home improvement retailers have taken this idea a step further and found ways to give …

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New Products – October 2022

Air-Purifying Paint Gush Cair Air-Purifying Paint contains no formaldehyde, is quick-drying, has excellent burning tolerance and has low thermal conductivity. Catalytic reactions help break down toxic VOCs and unpleasant odors, keeping interiors safe from airborne pollutants. Cair’s air purification capabilities …

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Building ROI With the Right Renovations

renovations

It is easy for retailers to fall into familiar patterns and become complacent when it comes to updating the appearance of their stores. With retailers having seen significant sales and revenue growth over the last several years, there are opportunities …

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