NPD: Furnishings Help Consumers Define Domestic Space
The NPD Group provides more evidence that consumers are using home furnishings as a way to define space as they engage in more work and leisure activities at home.
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Ace Hardware Acquires Handyman Matters
Ace Hardware has completed the acquisition of Handyman Matters, a franchisor of home repair, maintenance, and improvement services based in Denver. Handyman Matters will become Ace Handyman Services and operate as a new stand-alone, subsidiary of Ace Hardware Corp.
Wilton Launches DIY Baking Kits
Wilton is rolling out a variety of do-it-yourself baking activity kits. The company said the initiative aims to help consumers experiment with techniques and show off their personalities all in one process.
Lowe’s Closing 51 North American Locations
The reconstitution of the Lowe’s Cos. continues under recently appointed chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison as the company announced it would close 51 underperforming operations in the United States and Canada.
New Joann Store Format Aims To Foster Creativity
Joann Stores has adopted a new store format intended to foster customer creativity.
GfK Survey Reveals Consumer Smart Home Preferences
GfK, a research and analytics group, recently conducted an online survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers considering smart home products, which revealed a push towards do-it-yourself installation.
Target Refreshes Spring Hearth & Hand With Magnolia Collection
This spring, Target is refreshing the Hearth & Hand with Magnolia collection, a modern farmhouse-inspired home and lifestyle brand from Chip and Joanna Gaines, which launched last year.
Michaels, Pinterest Team On Home Decor Project Kits
In a move that brings together social media, interest in kit-based activities and family project endeavors, Michaels and Pinterest have partnered to launch Make It Kits. The kits include all the necessary supplies to help anyone from a beginner to a more experienced crafter tackle trending projects posted on the social media site.
Wayfair Builds On DIY Business
In an extension of its initiative for do-it-yourself home improvement shoppers, Wayfair is expanding the assortment of plumbing products it carries and providing expert advice.
Fitch: Home Improvement Spending Gains
Home improvement spending should continue gaining in 2016, Fitch Ratings has stated in a new report. With the economy in…
PBteen Launches MayBaby Home Collection With YouTube Star
PBteen has launched an exclusive product collaboration with popular YouTube star Meg DeAngelis. The MayBaby by Meg DeAngelis for PBteen…
Lowe’s Launches Updated Iris Smart Home Platform
Lowe’s has released the latest version of its Iris smart home platform, built with Microsoft Azure’s cloud technology. According to…
PBteen To Launch Home Collection With YouTube’s DeAngelis
PBteen has entered into an exclusive product collaboration with popular YouTube performer Meg DeAngelis. Billed as MayBaby on YouTube, DeAngelis…
Sherwin-Williams Partnership Brightens Wayfair DIY Hub
As it looks for new ways to enhance its e-commerce model for home-related products, Wayfair has partnered with paint and…
Container Store Launches Lifestyle Blog
The Container Store is launching a lifestyle blog dubbed Container Stories at containerstore.com/blog. It will feature storage and organization solutions…
A Happy Days Rerun For The DIY Market
The National Hardware Show is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary this week in Las Vegas, and I’m feeling a…
Designer Adams Gets OwnZones Channel
Digital content creator and provider OwnZones has partnered with celebrity designer Jennifer Adams to create an online channel dedicated to…
Home Depot Hosts Water Conservation Workshops
The Home Depot has announced a nationwide effort to help drought-affected and other residents of the United States conserve water…
LIRA: Double-Digit Growth In Remodeling Spending Expected Through Mid-Year
The home remodeling market should see strong growth in 2014, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity released by…
Tractor Supply Company Added To NASDAQ -100 Index
Tractor Supply Company has announced that it has been added to the NASDAQ-100 Index, effective with the market open on…