Understanding your entire customer base is an important aspect of a successful business. As Gen Z amasses more buying power, it is important to understand the psychology behind their purchases. Hardware Retailing spoke with two members of Gen Z, Brandon …
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New Products – September 2022
Laminated Shingles Manoir laminated asphalt shingles mimic the look of European castles. They feature BP Canada’s Weather-Tite® PLUS Technology, protecting them from wind-driven rain, while the Hurricane Band® provides protection from blow-offs. Their SeBS polymer-modified asphalt formulation provides flexibility and …
Read More »True Value 2022 Fall Reunion Kicks Off Sept. 15
The True Value 2022 Fall Reunion will take place Sept. 15-18 in Denver, Colorado. The in-person event will be held at the Colorado Convention Center, providing independent hardware retailers with the chance to touch and feel new products and have …
Read More »Global DIY-Summit Focuses on Dealing With Uncertainty
The second edition of the Virtual DIY-Summit will take place on September 2, 2022. The event is being jointly hosted by the leading DIY professional organizations, European DIY-Retail Association (EDRA), Home Improvement Manufacturers Association (HIMA) and Global Home Improvement Network …
Read More »PPG and Glidden Announce Vining Ivy as 2023 Color of the Year
PPG and GLIDDEN™ paint by PPG introduced its 2023 Color of the Year: Vining Ivy (PPG1148-6), a bold, yet calming blue-green tone that serves up versatile vibes, making it an on-trend addition to contemporary designs or a refined pop of …
Read More »Blish-Mize Co. and Mize Family Honored for Community Support
Earlier this month, the community of Atchison, Kansas, came together to recognize the contributions the Blish-Mize Company and the Mize family have made to the area and honor them with the Cray-Seaberg Vision of Excellence Award. The award ceremony was …
Read More »3 Ways to Connect With Younger Customers on Social Media
Running a successful business requires forward-thinking and establishing relationships with the next generation of customers, and social media is a great place to begin developing those relationships. Hardware Retailing spoke with Meg Taylor Walbridge from Taylor’s Do it Center and …
Read More »Gen Zers Share Insights About Customer Service
Understanding your entire customer base is an important aspect of a successful business, as is understanding your employees. Hardware Retailing spoke with two members of Gen Z, Brandon Packer, an associate at Miller’s Hardware in Spokane, Washington, and Gerry Newenhof, an …
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