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Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction Study

The J.D. Power Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction Study measures key drivers of satisfaction among customers who purchased home improvement-related products from a home improvement retailer.

Study Details

The JD Power Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction Study measures key drivers of satisfaction among customers who purchased home improvement-related products from a home improvement retailer. The overall customer experience is based on eight key drivers of satisfaction: additional services; digital tools; level of trust; people; products/supplies; return policy/process; store/facility; and value given price paid. 

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Key Dates

2025 HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAILER MILESTONES

2026 HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAILER MILESTONES

  • 2026 Fielding Begins: March 2025
  • 2026 Wave 1 Publish: November 12, 2025
  • 2026 Publish: May 13, 2026
  • 2026 Press release: May 13, 2026

2027 HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAILER MILESTONES

  • 2027 Fielding Begins: March 2026
  • 2027 Wave 1 Publish: November 19, 2026
  • 2027 Publish: May 12, 2027
  • 2027 Press release: May 12, 2027

Press Release & Award Information

JD Power issues national press releases highlighting key findings and top-to-bottom rankings from award-eligible studies. The brand(s) that rank highest in each award-eligible segment and meet predetermined award criteria will have the opportunity to enter into a licensing agreement through the JD Power Awards Program, which requires subscribing to the study as a prerequisite. Learn more about JD Power awards >

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U.S. Home Improvement Retailer Study Award Information

Brands that rank above the industry average for their segment and subscribe to the study earn the opportunity to commission a JD Power Performance Report, a customized, client-commissioned report that highlights this above-average performance. Learn more about Performance Reports >   

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Profiled Brands

2026 & 2027 Brands Targeted to be Profiled

(final profiled list will be available upon study publication)

Home Improvement Retailers

  • Ace Hardware
  • Lowe’s
  • Menards
  • The Home Depot

(Updated 3/18/26)

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