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Innovation leads the Australian bathroom lifestyle
Homeowners and renovators are looking to invest in timeless, beautifully designed, high-end finishes, with longevity, sustainability, and quality being the emerging emphases in their bathrooms. According to the HIA Kitchens and Bathrooms Report 2022-23, bathrooms...
Smart device connectivity set to drive future sales
There is no doubt COVID presented real challenges in the building and construction industry in recent years. Despite the trials, the trend towards digital and smart connected security solutions has improved user experiences and activated a broader range of activity...
‘Smart’ consumers dominate digital lock space
The ease and installation of smart security products and safety products are the driving force behind segment growth, with entry to smart home barriers reducing year-on-year as technology simplifies and smart locks become more economical. Where once it would cost...
77-year-old independent joins CSS for the first time
After 77 years of business independence, agricultural supply business Collier & Miller has joined forces with CSS (Construction Supply Specialists) to boost the development of both its in-store and online businesses. Business: Collier & MillerGeneral...
Innovation leads the Australian bathroom lifestyle
Homeowners and renovators are looking to invest in timeless, beautifully designed, high-end finishes, with longevity, sustainability, and quality being the emerging emphases in their bathrooms. According to the HIA Kitchens and Bathrooms Report 2022-23, bathrooms...
Smart device connectivity set to drive future sales
There is no doubt COVID presented real challenges in the building and construction industry in recent years. Despite the trials, the trend towards digital and smart connected security solutions has improved user experiences and activated a broader range of activity...
‘Smart’ consumers dominate digital lock space
The ease and installation of smart security products and safety products are the driving force behind segment growth, with entry to smart home barriers reducing year-on-year as technology simplifies and smart locks become more economical. Where once it would cost...
77-year-old independent joins CSS for the first time
After 77 years of business independence, agricultural supply business Collier & Miller has joined forces with CSS (Construction Supply Specialists) to boost the development of both its in-store and online businesses. Business: Collier & MillerGeneral...
Timber Update November 2023
ABARES reveals continued decline in plantations Australia’s plantation estate remains on a concerning downward trajectory, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Agricultural Economics (ABARES) figures. Australia’s total plantation area contracted to 1.716...
Outdoor paint and timber care take priority this season
After three years of unusually wet weather, this summer is the perfect time for your customers to start or finish up their outdoor paint and varnish projects. The Bureau of Meteorology has officially announced Australia has entered El Niño, predicting above-median...
Trades and homeowners grow generator space
Generators are expected to be in high demand this season, particularly as homeowners in bushfire-prone areas begin to prepare their properties for the predicted warmer summer ahead and ensure their homes have access to power and water pumps should the power be cut...
HBT store prepares for looming bushfire season
Cameron’s H Hardware in Batemans Bay on the New South Wales South Coast was located in the epicentre of the devastating 2019 bushfires that destroyed thousands of homes and burned 24 million hectares of land. Apocalyptic conditions were described in the Batemans...
Substantial OPE offer remains crucial for HBT members
The battle between battery-powered and petrol-powered outdoor power equipment is prevalent when it comes to choosing outdoor powered equipment, particularly as rural property owners struggle to place their trust in the power and performance of battery-powered...
petrol & battery product demand continues within OPE space
Spring is motivating more consumers to spruce up their gardens, purchase colourful plants and grow their own fresh produce. The warmer weather has also seen DIY cordless garden power tools increase in demand throughout Independent Hardware Group (IHG) stores. IHG...
Timber Update October 2023
NTHA leader wins New South Wales Trainer of the Year The National Timber and Hardware Association (NTHA) is thrilled to announce that its Senior Trainer, Colin Taranto has won the State Award for VET (Vocational Education and Training) Trainer of the Year at the...
Coffs Harbour paint storegrowth is truly inspirational
In the five years since Mark and Tammie Diener purchased their first Inspirations Paint store in Coffs Harbour, the high-achieving couple have managed to not only outgrow their business twice, but have also won the Inspirations Paint Store of the Year Award in...
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