For many, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in their house. It’s where meals are made, conversations spark and fun is had. For customers shopping for kitchen remodel materials in 2024, many trends are making their way …
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Hillman Acquires Koch Industries, Enters Rope and Chain Category
Hillman Solutions Corp. announced that it has acquired Koch Industries Inc., a provider and merchandiser of rope and twine, chain and wire rope and related hardware products. This acquisition marks the entrance into rope and chain, a new product category …
Read More »Hedge Trimming Made Simple
Winter has transformed to spring in most areas of North America. With this change comes a whole new area to adventure back into: the backyard. And after a few months of winter weather, customers will need top-of-the-line products to get …
Read More »6 Ways to Flourish in the Fastener Category
Investing in categories that are consistent traffic-drivers, like fasteners, can lead to more satisfied and loyal customers and increased sales. Offering a specialized selection of products and providing purchasing flexibility plus high-quality customer service are some of the strategies that …
Read More »Blow the Snow Away
The winter months bring snow, ice and unpredictable weather, which means a lot of work for homeowners to keep their driveways and sidewalks clear while keeping themselves safe in the process. Snow blowers make clearing the snow a breeze without …
Read More »5 Ways to Charge Up Hand and Power Tool Sales
A vital category for many hardware operations, hand and power tools have the potential for powerhouse sales no matter the size of your business. Merchandising wisely, being knowledgeable and highlighting promos are just some of the strategies that can take …
Read More »How Prioritizing Builders Hardware Adds Up
Every home improvement operation is unique, but a few core categories unite them all. One of them is builders hardware, the various pieces used to protect and add convenience to shelves, doors, windows, locks and more. Though it’s a well-established …
Read More »Open the Door to Decorative Hardware
Within the hardware and fastener category rests decorative hardware. Unlike most items in this category, decorative hardware purchases aren’t born of necessity. While a customer needs screws, bolts and nails immediately for almost any task, decorative hardware is a space …
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