As a core category for most retailers, the electrical department can get stale and sometimes overlooked unless you’re putting forth the effort to keep it fresh and meeting your customers’ needs. By offering specialty products to bring in new customers, …
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Alternative Paint Shades for 2025 Colors of the Year
Deep blues, yellows and warm browns are top colors of the year for major brands in 2025. Stay on top of the trends and stock alternatives for these colors for customers in the new year. Blue Shades Slumber from Dunn-Edwards …
Read More »4 Winter Job Site Clothes to Stock for Winter
As temperatures drop and DIYers and professionals alike continue to work on projects inside and outside the home, it’s a good idea to stock products to make working outside in frigid temperatures more enjoyable. Base Layers The B2 Johnease from …
Read More »3 Gift Categories Consumers Are Shopping for This Thanksgiving Weekend
A new survey published by the National Retail Federation details the most popular gift categories consumers plan to purchase this season. Nearly 184 million people are expected to shop this Thanksgiving weekend. “The holiday season is in full swing, and …
Read More »3 Essential Decking Products for DIY Customers
With repair and remodel activity continuing to drive demand, outdoor projects are becoming more frequent. Advances in technology are also making decking, fencing and railings more affordable. As homeowner interest increases in these kinds of projects, there is plenty of …
Read More »3 Holiday Accessories to Stock This Season
It’s the holiday season and decor shopping is in full swing for consumers. According to a survey conducted by National Tree Company, a major private wholesaler of artificial Christmas trees, 35% of customers plan to purchase a new artificial Christmas …
Read More »Building More: How A Small-Town Store Transformed into a Housewares Destination
When the Bowman family took over Prickly Pear Farm & Home in the small town of Kinsley, Kansas, in 2022, Ellie Bowman, the current owner and manager, and her family knew changes had to be made after seeing how the …
Read More »4 Robotic Mowers to Bring Your Customers Into the Future
Battery-powered lawn mowers are gaining popularity as many consumers are looking to make the switch to a more eco-friendly and low-maintenance alternative to outdoor power tools. One aspect of battery-powered tools that many consumers haven’t heard about yet is robotic …
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