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The younger generations, specifically millennials, do things differently. A majority of them rent a home or live with their parents. Some millennials are city dwellers and want to avoid the suburbs, and others prefer housing options that are close to …

DIY television programs and social sharing sites have made consumers trend-savvy and project focused. In Hardware Retailing‘s March 2015 issue of the magazine, editors spoke with designers and retailers across the country to identify popular paint trends in 2015. In …

Hardware Retailing magazine’s March 2015 issue features an article focused on the changes in pricing strategies over the years. The story also discusses how retailers can stay competitive today as variable pricing evolves and dynamic pricing spreads. The full story can be found here. The …

During the recession, many families had to tighten their budgets in a variety of ways, including buying less expensive, generic products. The lifestyle changes have had lasting effects on consumers because people have learned to price shop and found that …

As the DIY trend continues to grow, new homebuyers are visiting your stores and tackling projects on their own. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, over half of homebuyers completed a home improvement project within three months …

In the February issue of Hardware Retailing, the Trends sections illustrated the top four subcategories within the housewares sector, but the industry comprises other categories. Below is data the International Housewares Association published in its 2014 State of the Industry …

Most reports about millennials have shown that this younger age group is delaying major purchases and life changes due to the recession and an immense amount of college debt. Most millennials are single, pay rent and spend less on items …