While battery-powered outdoor power equipment is still not the majority, it is gaining traction, according to data from The Farnsworth Group. Stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, DIY home improvement projects, many of which involve outdoor power equipment, have risen in …
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Hot Products — July 10, 2024
Abrasive Sanding Discs and Sheets (SPONSORED) HYDE® offers a 9-inch Radial Sander with a complete line of net abrasive sanding discs, engineered for pros to sand large areas with greater ease. This is the lightest radial sander on the market, …
Read More »Untangling The Web: How 3 Retailers Approach Unique Online Strategies
The question is not will e-commerce and web-based businesses supplant brick-and-mortar retailing… but will it simply leave you behind if you don’t adopt the technology and integrate e-commerce into the core of your business. If you were to guess when …
Read More »Finding the Pulse: Following What’s Hot to Stock Impulse Items
Driven by spontaneity, your store’s impulse category plays a crucial role in boosting overall sales. While a few dollars here and there may not seem like a lot, over time, they add up. These impulse items, typically small and inexpensive, …
Read More »Tyler Nowochin Makes the Most of his Opportunities
What is your proudest moment as part of the independent channel? My proudest moment was being named a North American Hardware and Paint Association Young Retailer of the Year in 2021. It was a goal I had since my career …
Read More »New Products – July 2024
Light Switch The SwitchLight is an innovative light switch cover plate with built-in LED lights that are activated by an automatic dusk-to-dawn on/off sensor. It can be quickly installed without any wires, batteries or electrician required. The SwitchLight provides beautiful …
Read More »Nation’s Best Continues Texas Expansion
Nation’s Best Holdings announced the acquisition of Big Bear Hardware, in La Vernia, Texas—its 59th location nationwide. “This is an ideal south-central location just outside of San Antonio,” says Chris Miller, president and CEO of Nation’s Best Holdings. “As we …
Read More »Gear Hugger Launches in Target
Gear Hugger, an eco-friendly lubricant company announced its Multi-Purpose Lubricant is now available at select Target stores nationwide. The lubricant is formulated with plant-based, nontoxic and biodegradable ingredients. “For any small business, launching in Target is a dream come true,” …
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