Monthly Archives: June 2026
Rural Family Homes Survey Launched
In Spring this year Hardware Association Ireland (HAI) decided to conduct some research into the market for...
Understanding the challenges when converting Empty Homes and Above the Shops into suitable &...
Buildings constructed prior to 1945 are traditionally built which generally means they are constructed of a solid wall and porous building materials...
The 3 Levels of retail communication
How thoughtful signage can guide customers naturally while bringing your brand personality to life.
This article explores how thoughtful...
The Onboarding Debt
Why the cost of a bad hire doesn’t show on the P&L - and what it’s quietly doing to your margin
How can garden centres remain relevant?
Our colleague Thierry Coeman tells us how “A Belgian pilot store points the way forward”.
Operating a garden centre...
Different scales, same struggles
Comparing housing market challenges in Ireland and the United States.
At opposite ends of the Atlantic, the United States...
Inspiration vs Execution: The growing disconnect inside today’s DIY & Garden Stores
There is a growing contradiction inside modern DIY and Garden stores. Across the sector, retailers are talking more than ever about inspiration,...
Dulux Interiors – Dulux Heritage Brand Awareness
This year, Dulux Heritage continues to invest in driving brand awareness. As proud sponsors of this year’s Great House Revival, the show...
Make The Switch This Summer With Fleetwood Weather Clad
After months of unpredictable Irish weather, summer offers homeowners the perfect opportunity to refresh and protect their home exteriors. While brighter days...
The New Warm Welcome: Earthy Tones Leading Ireland’s Exterior Colour Revival
A fresh wave of exterior colour trends is sweeping across Irish homes - and it’s wonderfully warmer, earthier and more nature inspired...
