by Mike Duff | Jan 21, 2026 | Retail Articles
Another Asia-based retailer is entering the U.S. market, with Vevor set to debut its first-ever U.S. brick-and-mortar home improvement store on February 9 in Houston, marking the company’s initial step beyond e-commerce and into physical retail. Founded and...
by Mike Duff | Sep 3, 2025 | Retail Articles
U.S. consumer sentiment eased from an early August peak but remained positive at 11.5%, while economic sentiment climbed to a 2025 high of 2.5% after spending most of the year in negative territory, Coresight Research reported in the latest U.S. Consumer Survey...
by Mike Duff | Jun 10, 2025 | Retail Articles
These days, the means of reaching consumers are expanding at a rapid pace, and Lowe’s is taking a new route via what it calls the first home improvement creator network. Designed to engage younger do-it-yourselfers and home project enthusiasts, the Lowe’s...
by Mike Duff | Jul 26, 2024 | Featured News, Home + Housewares
Consumer confidence grew in June, market researcher Numerator reported, noting participants in its research said they had more faith in their ability to make ends meet and considered the job market improved. Consumers also expressed increased comfort with...
by Mike Duff | Apr 8, 2024 | Retail Articles
In time for the spring, when hardware stores and home centers see their biggest sales of the year, True Value has launched a marketing campaign dubbed Hardware Hero in partnership with its agency of record, Laughlin Constable. As consumers begin assembling their home...
