Sales at House-Hasson Hardware’s October market in Sevierville, Tenn. saw a 20% increase over the previous year’s fall market, the company announced.

“Market attendance was up 25%, sales volume was up 20%,” said Don Hasson, president of the Knoxville, Ten.-based company. “This isn’t to suggest by any means that the economic situation nationally is turning around, but it is an indicator that hardware and home improvement are showing certain levels of stability and growth.”