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Home improvement retailer Kingfisher warns on profit outlook

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European home improvement retailer Kingfisher warned on Monday that current-year profit would fall short of analysts’ expectations after it reported a 25% drop for 2023-24. “In the short term, while repairs, maintenance and renovation activities on existing homes continue to support resilient demand, we are cautious on the overall market outlook for 2024 due to the lag between housing demand and home improvement demand,” CEO Thierry Garnier said.Shares of the FTSE 100-listed group, which owns B&Q and Screwfix in Britain and Castorama and Brico Depot in France and other markets, have fallen 11% over the past year. Kingfisher forecast…Continue Reading

News Flash • Senate Clears Singer Bill to Protect New Jersey

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The New Jersey Senate voted in favor of legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30) that would establish a professional board to regulate home improvement and home elevation contractors. “For too long New Jerseyans have worried about the legitimacy of their contractor. Today’s Senate vote takes another step in the right director to give us all the confidence to make decisions that best improve our quality of life,” said Sen. Singer. “By increasing transparency and setting a clear standard for contractors, we can greatly improve consumer protections and give the people of New Jersey the peace of mind they deserve.”…Continue Reading

A ‘mall for home improvement’ bringing remodeling one-stop-shop to Victoria

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Victoria Home, Reno and Decor Show returns to Pearkes Community Center from Feb. 23-25Couches featuring built-in storage, clutter-cutting devices and smart appliances that can be turned on remotely are all hot pieces in the home improvement realm. The in-demand items reflect a trend where people are seeking out products that make life more affordable and organized, said Darcy Hope, president of Evergreen Exhibitions. The Victoria Home, Reno and Decor Show hopes to be a one-stop shop for people looking to find the latest products and home-improvement information when it returns to Pearkes Recreation Center from Feb. 23-25. The best…Continue Reading

May is National Home Remodeling Month

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Spring is typically when many Americans make plans to remodel their homes — from embarking on projects that help improve their home’s efficiency to adding more of their personal style to their living space to tackling much-needed maintenance. As consumers consider which home improvement projects to take on, it’s important to understand the benefits of hiring a professional remodeler to make their dream home a reality.National Home Remodeling Month, which takes place every year in May, offers a great opportunity to learn more about the highly skilled work of these trained experts.“National Home Remodeling Month is a great…Continue Reading