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In November, Nike said it would no longer sell its merchandise on Amazon. Instead, the company would focus on its own direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales. The decision is creating uncertainty as to how strongly established brands should rely on the e-commerce …

Gift purchases are not the only driver of sales during the holiday season. More Americans than ever are visiting home improvement stores to purchase holiday decorations, dishes, figurines, wreathes and Christmas trees. These customers, looking to add some up-to-date cheer …

Many retail segments have contracted in recent years, but dollar stores are on the rise. They compete with home improvement businesses in several categories, such as small hardware items, cleaning supplies and other consumables. Neil Saunders, with data analytics company …

For 53 years, Hardware Retailing magazine highlighted the best products at the National Hardware Show with its Retailers’ Choice Awards. According to Hardware Retailing publisher, Dan Tratensek, the winners of this program are selected by retailers who make buying decisions for …

Homeowners are increasingly shopping online for home improvement products, according to recent research from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI). About 33 percent of homeowners HIRI surveyed bought home improvement products online within the past year, but half of the …

As we enter the holiday season, customers will once again be looking for something new and memorable for the DIYers on their shopping lists. What better way to guide them than by suggesting award winning tools that home improvement retailers …

Doorbell security videos have become the new neighborhood watch. People are sharing them via social media outlets like Nextdoor and Facebook, not only as safety concerns or warnings for their communities, but also as forms of entertainment and camaraderie. The …

It’s that time of year again. Autumn is here and winter is just around the corner. Prepping homes for winter weather is on many homeowners’ minds. Below are two key products (and their key features) consumers may need to maintain …