Entryways are the workhorses in our homes, collecting shoes, bags, coats and other items each time we come in the door. But just because that space works hard, doesn’t mean it can’t look good, too. Consumers appreciate options that are …
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5 Must-Have Elements for Your Website
In today’s digital world, it takes more than just an address on the internet to capture the attention of existing and potential customers. A company’s website not only needs to make a good first impression visually, it needs to have …
Read More »Category All-Stars: Housewares
Success for hardware retailers can come in many different forms, from increased sales to more customers in the door. Hardware Retailing spoke to four retailers who have found success in core categories in different ways and shares ways you can …
Read More »Category All-Stars: Hand & Power Tools
While the path to success can take many different roads, home improvement retailers can look to their peers in the industry for ideas on developing basic core categories into all-stars. Hardware Retailing spoke to four retailers who have found success …
Read More »Category All-Stars: Outdoor Equipment
Developing a core category into an all-star category takes dedication, energy and sometimes a little luck. While their paths differ, Hardware Retailing spoke to four retailers who have found success in core categories, turning certain departments from fine to phenomenal. …
Read More »Category All-Stars: Impulse
There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy for success, but home improvement retailers can look within the industry to see how their peers found success and come away with best practices to implement in their own companies. Hardware Retailing spoke to four retailers …
Read More »Longtime Do it Best Exec Gary Nackers Announces Retirement
After 22 years of service, Gary Nackers, Do it Best vice president of lumber and building materials, will retire in June. He will be replaced by Russ Kathrein, an industry veteran who most recently served as LBM business development manager …
Read More »5 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Facebook Business Page
It’s a great feeling when you get your Facebook business page set up and the first likes start trickling in. But to keep the momentum going and grow your page into something that benefits your business and brings in customers, …
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