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Each year, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) Cost of Doing Business Study delivers data and insights that allow retailers to increase their profits and strategize for the future. NHPA is now inviting hardware store, home center, lumberyard …

Becoming a new manager can be rewarding, but also full of challenges. Fortunately, the home improvement industry has many players who are willing to share advice and best practices with their fellow retailers. Here, we’ve compiled advice for new managers …

There is no lack of advice out there for new managers coming into a leadership role. Here are some of the top tips managers can use to be successful. Ask for help. No matter what industry you’re in, there are …

Customers at Beisswenger’s in New Brighton, Minnesota, have access to an unusual but necessary product for rent—live animal traps. The store rents live traps for a more humane trapping and removal process for mice, voles, chipmunks, rats, squirrels, rabbits, opossums, …

With a 7,000-square-foot showroom dedicated to outdoor living products, Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living is the go-to store for outdoor furniture, accessories, grills and more on the Jersey Shore. Located in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, Seashore Ace services customers …

An outside sale program can lead to a lucrative and reliable stream of revenue for your company. It’s likely a program you’ll build slowly over time as your sales representatives create long-term relationships with customers. Hardware Retailing gathered these tips …

Setting up an outside sales program can open up a whole new stream of revenue for your business. There’s a set of customers out there who will reward you with long-term, consistent sales if you can cater to their unique …

President Biden has issued a series of proposals to encourage more Americans to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, including some rules that directly affect employers. Under the new proposals, businesses with more than 100 workers must require vaccinations for …