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Whether a retailer already has an extensive grilling category, is looking to improve upon an existing grilling category or is brand new to the category completely, sometimes all it takes is the smell of mouth-watering food to lure customers through …

      Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. Smoke the Competition Whether it’s showing his customers how to whip up a delicious meal on the grill or welcoming hundreds from the community to an annual …

Spoga+gafa, the annual international garden fair, will be showcasing the latest in modern lawn and garden trends, such as stylish multifunctional furniture and new technology. The event, which is scheduled for Sept. 3-5 in Cologne, Germany, will be spread across …

Students will soon be headed back to school and college, and before they do, parents and students alike will be making a list of everything they need for that first day of school or dorm life. This year, back-to-school spending …

Lawn design and home ownership have changed over the last few decades, changing the perception of classic front yards and fenced in back patios. Not every home today needs a full yard of neatly cut grass, and environmental concerns have …

The international garden fair spoga+gafa is slated to feature more than 2,000 exhibitors from 59 countries this year. The annual event, which is scheduled for Sept. 3-5, will again be located in Cologne, Germany, and will serve as a showcase for outdoor living and …

  Boost Sales In This Popular Category Travis Andrews at Strasser True Value Hardware has a take-no-prisoners approach to selling in his power tool category. His tool department spans nearly one-quarter of his 40,000-square-foot store. This past April, sales in the category …

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 …