At the House-Hasson Hardware 2019 summer dealer market, hardware retailers and manufacturers from across the country gathered to find new opportunities to succeed in the months ahead. The market was held in Sevierville, Tennessee, and House-Hasson executives say the event …
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High Performance Retailing: Data in Motion
Dan Tratensek, executive editor of Hardware Retailing, wants to introduce you to High Performance Retailing, a new quarterly data resource aimed to help your independent home improvement business reach new heights. View the video above to learn more about High …
Read More »3 Changes Retailers Should Know About Google Ads
For many small business owners, Google Ads is a powerful component of their marketing strategy. Retailers can create their own digital ads and target them precisely to their intended audience, allowing a sharper ad focus than other methods. But the …
Read More »Understanding the Forces Influencing U.S. Homebuilding
Home improvement stores are places of possibility. Every aisle, each shelf and all transactions your team earns bring individuals and families one step closer to living in the space of their dreams. Understanding the intersection of home improvement retail and …
Read More »Analyst Says Cashless Retail Legislation Is Unnecessary
Cashless retail remains a divisive topic, a recent report from Bloomberg confirms. In the article, some retailers say that by eliminating cash transactions, they provide quicker service, enabling employees to focus on customer service and complete more transactions. Opponents say …
Read More »Inside the Acquisition Strategy of Gordon’s Ace Hardware
Mergers and acquisitions are powerful forces in home improvement retail. The rate by which they’re completed has risen by 58 percent in the U.S. in the last decade, and in 2017, the total of all such deals amounted to $1.9 …
Read More »Using Digital Strategies to Grow Closer to Customers
Finding ways to grow closer to customers is paramount for independent home improvement operators. By establishing a more personal connection with customers, retailers can solidify their reputations as must-shop destinations. Zach Williams says how home improvement products are marketed, …
Read More »High Performance Retailing: A New Data Resource for Your Operation
High Performance Retailing invites you to build your business with data. Launching within the pages of the September issue of Hardware Retailing magazine is High Performance Retailing, a quarterly data resource produced by the North American Retail Hardware Association and …
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