With spring rolling in and weather fluctuating month by month, product demand also fluctuates with the temperature and seasons. According to research conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Planalytics, warm temperatures in March drove demand for home improvement products like fans, lawn care items and apparel like shorts and sunglasses.
As April and May bring warmer weather in some parts of the U.S., severe weather is also more likely, increasing the demand for both garden and outdoor living products and emergency preparedness products.
Hardware Retailing recommends stocking these six products for spring’s versatile weather conditions.
Outdoor Furniture
The Harbor Deep Seat Sofa from Polywood features performance cushions that resist outdoor elements and everyday use and comes in a variety of fabric options. UV protectant and color are fully integrated into the lumber frame and stainless steel hardware is made to resist corrosion in all climates.
This outdoor umbrella from Bambar is engineered to withstand 25 mph winds, rotates 360 degrees for maximum shade protection and can be mounted with either permanent or semi-permanent mounting options.
Planters
These planters from Love Reclaimed are made from reclaimed wood and come in multiple sizes to accommodate different sized plants. A set includes a small, medium and large planter.
The Full Moon Planter from Accent Decor is lightweight, sphere-shaped and is made of durable cement. The planter also has drainage holes and plugs included in the base.
Severe Weather Supplies
This 36 hour survival candle from Wholesale Survival Kits includes three wicks that all burn for 12 hours. The candle is made of both soy and plain wax and is 2 ¾ inches in diameter.
The ER210 Portable Emergency Crank Weather Radio from Midland USA features multiple power sources, including solar, hand crank and a rechargeable battery. The radio also includes a bright LED flashlight, SOS flashlight beacon and up to 25 hours of normal use.