As the winter months bring in chilly weather, snow and ice, shoppers will be looking for ways to prepare and shield their homes from cold weather damage. Hardware Retailing curated five products you can stock on your shelves to help …
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3 Products That Make Great Stocking Stuffers
The holiday season is coming up and with it, the season brings opportunities for sharing gift ideas at your store. Stocking small- to mid-range ticket products is a good practice to entice shoppers during the holidays. Hardware Retailing has gathered …
Read More »Wholesaler Central: Do it Best Strengthens Farm and Ranch Category
Do it Best is reinforcing its leadership in the farm and ranch category by delivering innovative solutions and dedicated support to its members. With strategic partnerships, expanded product offerings and a deep understanding of member needs, Do it Best is …
Read More »Beyond the Basics: Don’t Overlook These 5 Niche Categories
The core categories in a home improvement store—such as electrical, plumbing and paint—might be the cash cows for most retailers, but diving into niche categories can also add to the bottom line. Adding niche categories is also an excellent way …
Read More »Order Up: Digest the Secret Sauce of Customer Service
As an entrepreneur, author and owner of two Chick-fil-A restaurants in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Arthur Greeno lives and breathes customer service every day. With over three decades of experience in hospitality, Greeno has experienced the good, the bad and the ugly …
Read More »Sparking Success: How To Differentiate Your Business With Electrical Products
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, …
Read More »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 …
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