• A $300 billion market in the United States.
• Market grew 6% from 2000 to 2001.
• 58% of Americans make improvements to increase their home’s value.
• Retail trend toward private label products.
• 62% of women tackle home projects themselves.
• Behind couples, women are the next largest group of homebuyers.
Source: National Hardware Show
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