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April 22, 2013
Looking ahead to modest growth

The Home Improvement Research Institute’s Spring Conference in Orlando, Fla., included a mixed message for future home improvement spending.

Orlando, Fla. -- The Home Improvement Research Institute’s Spring Conference included a mixed message for future home improvement spending. 

In a presentation from James Gillula, managing director of consulting services for IHS Global Insights, one of the takeaways was an expectation of modest growth for consumer spending in 2013. 

April 17, 2013
HIRI takes a deep data dive in Orlando

The Home Improvement Research Institute attracted more than 70 professionals for a day of continuing education.

Orlando, Fla. -- More than 70 home improvement research and marketing professionals gathered here for the HIRI Spring Conference.

HIRI, the Home Improvement Research Institute, organized seven presentations, with titles such as "Using Qualitative Research to Deepen and Expand Quantitative Insights" and "Engaging the Connected Consumer for Deeper Insight." 

April 9, 2013
HIRI Spring Conference set for April 17

The series of presentations in Orlando, Fla., promises “New Approaches for Deep Insights into Home Improvement.”

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) will hold its 2013 Spring Conference in Orlando, Fla., April 17.

The theme of the series of research-related presentations is “New approaches for deep insights into home improvement.” 

On the agenda are presentations from The Futures Group, National Analysts Worldwide, Decision Analyst, IGH Global Insight, Gigwalk Inc., The Stevenson Co. and Ipsos.

March 15, 2013
Oatey joins Home Improvement Research Institute

The Home Improvement Research Institute added a new member: Cleveland-based plumbing products leader Oatey Co.

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) added a new member: Cleveland-based plumbing products leader Oatey Co. 

HIRI is a membership based, independent, not-for-profit organization of manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and allied organizations in the home improvement industry. HIRI ended 2012 with 77 members.

February 26, 2013
HIRI tackles new approaches and deep insights

The Home Improvement Research Institute is preparing for its April 17 Spring Conference in Orlando, Fla.

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) is preparing for 2013 Spring Conference in Orlando, Fla.

The April 17 one-day event carries the theme of “New approaches for deep insights into home improvement." 

October 19, 2012
Housing report lifts mood at HIRI conference

Chicago – The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) Fall Conference kicked off just a few minutes after the Commerce Department released data showing a 15% increase in September housing starts. 

October 8, 2012
Retailing in 2013 and beyond: The conference

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) hosts a day-long series of presentations in Chicago Oct. 17, including the economic backdrop of home improvement. 

October 1, 2012
Into the future: HIRI to host research conference

The Home Improvement Research Institute will set up shop in Chicago Oct. 17 for a series of research-related presentations. 

To be held at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, the event will kick off with an effort to read the future by J. Walker Smith, executive chairman of The Futures Company.

August 29, 2012
HIRI takes the industry’s pulse

Since the beginning of the economic downturn, forecasts on housing starts, real estate sales and remodeling have gathered like a convention of fortune tellers. But only one crystal ball is focused solely on the home improvement industry and how consumers are spending — or not spending — money on their homes.

April 9, 2012
HIRI looks at consumer paths to purchase

The Home Improvement Research Institute’s Spring Conference next week will examine, among other things, the decision paths of consumers.

The group’s spring conference – “Insights and Resources for the Home Improvement Industry” – will include a session titled: “What paths do consumers take before coming to a decision?”

February 24, 2012
HIRI gets down to business in Arlington

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) will return to Arlington, Va., for its annual Spring Conference geared toward professionals seeking home improvement data and ways to use it.

One of the new twists for the upcoming April 18 event at the DoubleTree Hotel Crystal City by Hilton is the inclusion of a presentation from the U.S. Census Bureau on The American FactFinder data tool.

October 6, 2011
Retail Solutions CEO to present at HIRI summit

The Home Improvement Research Institute's (HIRI) Industry Summit, Oct. 19 to 20 in Chicago, will include a presentation on building better retailer partnerships.

Retail Solutions CEO Jonathan Golovin is a new addition to the slate of presenters at the summit.

March 7, 2011
Goal: Understanding home improvement
February 14, 2011
HIRI Spring Conference set for Arlington, Va.

The Home Improvement Research Institute 2011 Spring Conference is slated for April 13 at the Doubletree Hotel Crystal City in Arlington, Va.

The one-day event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will feature seven presentations connected to the theme of "Understanding Today's Home Improvement Industry."

Presenters include the Mortgage Bankers Association, IHS Global Insight, The NPD Group and Synovate. Early registration discounts are available to those who register by March 11. 

December 5, 2010
The future is coming—Are you ready?

Business, much like living, is a balancing act between the present and the future. Focusing...

Business, much like living, is a balancing act between the present and the future. Focusing only on living in the moment can lead to a very bleak future. Conversely, a total focus on the future leads to poor results today. Finding the right balance is therefore essential to a good life and to good business results.

September 21, 2008
HIRI gathers for industry understanding

The Home Improvement Research Institute will host a day-long conference next month in Oak Brook,...

September 9, 2008
HIRI gathers for industry understanding

The group’s annual fall conference, titled “Understanding the Future For Home Improvement,” will be held...

June 1, 2008
HIRI elects new vp

In his new role, David Fields will assist in leading the institute in home research...

April 6, 2008
HIRI conference speakers say housing recovery will have to wait

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) held its spring conference in Washington, D.C., April 3,...

March 4, 2008
HIRI cements lineup for spring conference

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) will tackle the thorny topic of the credit market...

August 26, 2007
HIRI Hosts Windy City Event

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) will host a daylong conference Oct. 10 in Chicago,...

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) will host a daylong conference Oct. 10 in Chicago, bringing into focus a range of issues—including the state of housing turnover and the impact of housing and credit markets on homeowners’ remodeling projects.

The fall conference, “Navigating a Demanding Home Improvement Industry,” will feature presenters from Home Depot, Yankelovich, NPD Group and Zelman and Associates, among others.