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Wondering what your business needs to attract customers on the move? Following the advice of three retailers in the auto, recreational vehicle (RV) and marine category, Hardware Retailing has compiled this checklist for “must-have” products to keep these consumers supplied …
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Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. Want a breakdown of the “must haves” in the auto, RV and marine category? Check out our checklist for essential items for each department by clicking here. Keep it Moving …
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If you sell smart thermostats, you’re already dabbling in the smart home category. Now may be the right time to go a little deeper. Smart home technology is going mainstream. Last year, a survey by Coldwell Banker Real Estate found that …
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The homebrewing hobby is very popular among consumers. As a retailer, offering the products a homebrewer will need can drive a new customer base to your business. In order to best attract, educate and sell products to homebrewers in your …
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