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Q1 2025 Independent Retailer Index | Quarterly Tracker by NHPA and TFG

Each quarter our research team at The Farnsworth Group partners with the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) to measure the performance of independent retail channels. The index tracks quarterly and year-over-year changes in various business areas including total sales, transaction count, inventory investment, cost of goods, gross profit margins, future expectations, and investment plans.

Q1 2025 Independent Retailer Index | Quarterly Tracker by NHPA and TFG

Each quarter our research team at The Farnsworth Group partners with the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) to measure the performance of independent retail channels. The index tracks quarterly and year-over-year changes in various business areas including total sales, transaction count, inventory investment, cost of goods, gross profit margins, future expectations, and investment plans.

Q1 2025 Independent Retailer Index | Quarterly Tracker by NHPA and TFG

Each quarter our research team at The Farnsworth Group partners with the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) to measure the performance of independent retail channels. The index tracks quarterly and year-over-year changes in various business areas including total sales, transaction count, inventory investment, cost of goods, gross profit margins, future expectations, and investment plans.

Healthy Home Study

This research looks at activities and projects conducted by homeowners and contractors to better understand what is being done to promote occupant health, safety, and the home's energy efficiency.

Healthy Home Study

This research looks at activities and projects conducted by homeowners and contractors to better understand what is being done to promote occupant health, safety, and the home's energy efficiency.

Q1 2025 Quarterly Contractor Index

The Farnsworth Contractor Confidence Index serves as the definitive monitor in the home improvement industry to track business confidence among trade professionals and small businesses.

Q1 2025 Quarterly Contractor Index

The Farnsworth Contractor Confidence Index serves as the definitive monitor in the home improvement industry to track business confidence among trade professionals and small businesses.

Construction and Remodeling Industry Drivers and Forecast Report

Each month our analysts at The Farnsworth Group are monitoring key supply and demand drivers that impact the building products market. Request access to review the latest Industry Drivers Report, updated monthly.

Construction and Remodeling Industry Drivers and Forecast Report

Each month our analysts at The Farnsworth Group are monitoring key supply and demand drivers that impact the building products market. Request access to review the latest Industry Drivers Report, updated monthly.

2025 Building Products Customer Guide

We surveyed nearly 2,000 DIYers and Pros to bring you current data on building product customers' brand, channel and media behaviors. Understanding your customer base has never been more critical. Venveo and The Farnsworth Group have joined forces to provide you with this in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the decision-making processes of your customers, whether they're DIYers, contractors, specialty tradespeople, builders, GCs, remodelers, architects or designers. Get access today ->

2025 Building Products Customer Guide

We surveyed nearly 2,000 DIYers and Pros to bring you current data on building product customers' brand, channel and media behaviors. Understanding your customer base has never been more critical. Venveo and The Farnsworth Group have joined forces to provide you with this in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the decision-making processes of your customers, whether they're DIYers, contractors, specialty tradespeople, builders, GCs, remodelers, architects or designers. Get access today ->

Plumbing Fixtures Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of plumbing fixtures.

Plumbing Fixtures Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of plumbing fixtures.

Windows and Doors Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of windows and doors.

Windows and Doors Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of windows and doors.

HVAC Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of HVAC products.

HVAC Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of HVAC products.

Roofing Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of roofing materials.

Roofing Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of roofing materials.

Siding Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of siding products.

Siding Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of siding products.

Power Tools Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of power tools.

Power Tools Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of power tools.

Decking, Railing, Fencing Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of decking, railing, and fencing products.

Decking, Railing, Fencing Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of decking, railing, and fencing products.

Fasteners and Hardware Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of fasteners and hardware.

Fasteners and Hardware Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of fasteners and hardware.

Paint Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of paint and paint supplies.

Paint Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of paint and paint supplies.

Hand Tools Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of hand tools.

Hand Tools Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of hand tools.

Kitchen Cabinets Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of kitchen cabinets.

Kitchen Cabinets Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of kitchen cabinets.

Insulation and Weatherization Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of insulation and weatherization products.

Insulation and Weatherization Category Insights Report

In this report, you'll get access to curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of insulation and weatherization products.

Adhesives and Sealants Category Insights Report

In this report, we've curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of adhesives and sealants.

Adhesives and Sealants Category Insights Report

In this report, we've curated insights covering macro-economic industry dynamics affecting building products as well as DIYer and Pro product, brand, and channel selection behaviors that impact their purchases of adhesives and sealants.

Q4 2024 Contractor Activity Tracker

This quarter, you'll find current insights on contractor's current sales pipelines, drivers of cancellation, sentiments about competition levels and revenue outlook, and top challenges in their businesses.

Q4 2024 Contractor Activity Tracker

This quarter, you'll find current insights on contractor's current sales pipelines, drivers of cancellation, sentiments about competition levels and revenue outlook, and top challenges in their businesses.

Q4 2024 Homeowner Activity Tracker

This quarter, you'll find current insights on recent home improvement activity, homeowner intent to start a project in the near-term, last quarter's spending behaviorage, drivers of project cancellation/postponement, DIY vs. DIFM trends, and top challenges being encountered during projects.

Q4 2024 Homeowner Activity Tracker

This quarter, you'll find current insights on recent home improvement activity, homeowner intent to start a project in the near-term, last quarter's spending behaviorage, drivers of project cancellation/postponement, DIY vs. DIFM trends, and top challenges being encountered during projects.

2024 Consumer Attitudes on Battery Outdoor Power Equipment

For the past 8 years, our researchers at The Farnsworth Group have kept a watchful eye on consumer attitudes and use of gas versus battery outdoor power equipment options. Now available for download is our 2024 update to this ongoing study.

2024 Consumer Attitudes on Battery Outdoor Power Equipment

For the past 8 years, our researchers at The Farnsworth Group have kept a watchful eye on consumer attitudes and use of gas versus battery outdoor power equipment options. Now available for download is our 2024 update to this ongoing study.

2024 Contractor Brand Ratings

Which brands do Pros prefer, and why? Now you'll know. Gain access to Contractor Brand Ratings report, courtesy of the market research team at The Farnsworth Group to understand Contractor Brand preference and feature importance across major brands in a dozen building product categories.

2024 Contractor Brand Ratings

Which brands do Pros prefer, and why? Now you'll know. Gain access to Contractor Brand Ratings report, courtesy of the market research team at The Farnsworth Group to understand Contractor Brand preference and feature importance across major brands in a dozen building product categories.

2022 Gas vs Battery Usage and Perception Trends Among Homeowners and Landscapers

In-depth research and solutions on the usage and attitudes towards battery powered OPE among homeowners and landscapers.

2022 Gas vs Battery Usage and Perception Trends Among Homeowners and Landscapers

In-depth research and solutions on the usage and attitudes towards battery powered OPE among homeowners and landscapers.

The Evolution of Home Improvement During COVID-19

In this webinar, Grant Farnsworth will discuss the evolution of home improvement behavior of both the DIYers and Pros through the pandemic. A year after we launched the COVID Home Improvement Tracker in partnership with HIRI, we were able to track these changes on a month-by-month basis and identify patterns and make predictions for the following months.

The Evolution of Home Improvement During COVID-19

In this webinar, Grant Farnsworth will discuss the evolution of home improvement behavior of both the DIYers and Pros through the pandemic. A year after we launched the COVID Home Improvement Tracker in partnership with HIRI, we were able to track these changes on a month-by-month basis and identify patterns and make predictions for the following months.