Market research firms The Farnsworth Group and the Home Improvement Research Institute have released their final COVID-19 tracker report, highlighting the many ways in which the pandemic has affected home improvement DIYers and pros. Take a look at the latest …
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3 Reasons Why You Should Participate in the Cost of Doing Business Study
The deadline for the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA)’s 2021 Cost of Doing Business Study has been extended to July 15. The study is the only inclusive industry benchmarking study—giving you a complete analysis of how your business …
Read More »Tracking the Latest Home Renovation Trends
New data from home renovation and design platform Houzz is revealing what homeowners want from their residential renovations. Featuring insight from more than 75,000 Houzz users, including nearly 37,000 U.S. homeowners, the 2021 Renovation Trends report can help you market …
Read More »True Value Invites Retailers to 2021 Fall Reunion
True Value CEO Chris Kempa is inviting all independent hardware retailers to the company’s Fall 2021 Reunion in Chicago, taking place Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 at McCormick Place. The theme of the three-day event is “All In,” providing both …
Read More »3 Online Courses to Help Managers Excel
Invest in your managers with an online leadership development program to boost their skills, knowledge and confidence. The North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) Foundations of Leadership program provides leaders with home improvement industry-specific training. The program offers three …
Read More »Is Your Insurance Keeping Pace With Rising Prices?
The rising prices of popular building materials, particularly lumber, are resonating with retailers and customers alike. Earlier this month, new data showed residential home builders reported a 26 percent increase in building material prices. In May, the price of lumber …
Read More »Wendy Stine Named New President of Stine, LLC
Stine Home and Yard has announced Wendy Stine has become the newest president of Stine, LLC. Stine CEO and former president Dennis Stine says he is pleased to see an experienced member of the Stine team take this vital role. …
Read More »Spahn & Rose Lumber to Acquire Metro Building Products
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co. has entered into an agreement to purchase Metro Building Products based in Marietta, Georgia. “Metro Building Products shares the same values and corporate culture as Spahn & Rose,” says Dave Davis, Spahn & Rose’s CEO. …
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