The National Retail Federation partnered with Kantar to release its 2021 Hot 25 Retailers List and hardware retailer cooperative Ace Hardware Corp. made the list at No. 14. The list ranks the fastest growing retail companies in the U.S. based …

Adding or enhancing a niche requires more than ordering products and putting them out in your store. Below are five best practices to guide you in managing inventory in a niche category. To learn more about inventory management for all …

Your niche category is well stocked, well merchandised and ready for customers to shop. Rather than just wait for customers to discover the department on their own, one of the best ways to get customers into the store is by …

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From radio advertisements to social media posts, you do all you can to market your business and brand to bring new customers in the store and keep current customers coming back. Once you have them in your store, your marketing …

Providing another way for homeowners to enjoy their backyards, outdoor kitchens have become a hot renovation project in the past year. The National Kitchen and Bath Association surveyed designers, manufacturers, retailers, distributors and allied professionals and found that 76 percent …

The kitchen sink is one of the hardest working spots in the home, used for everything from washing dishes to prepping dinner. Whether your customers have an apron front or undermount, stainless steel or porcelain, these products for the kitchen …

Whether it takes up one aisle or a large portion of your store’s square footage, the plumbing department is a key category for many home improvement retailers. Finding success in this category requires the right combination of product assortment, employee …