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Offering niche categories, like automotive products, allows your business to fill a need in your community. From automotive accessories, cleaning products and maintenance, the automotive category can be become a best-selling niche for your operation. Accessories The FrostGuard Windshield Cover …

While battery-powered outdoor power equipment is still not the majority, it is gaining traction, according to data from The Farnsworth Group. Stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, DIY home improvement projects, many of which involve outdoor power equipment, have risen in …

The summer season is underway, which means two things for home improvement retailers. First, the Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) latest Size of Market report, a biannual update providing five-year market forecasts for materials and products used in home improvement …

Driven by spontaneity, your store’s impulse category plays a crucial role in boosting overall sales. While a few dollars here and there may not seem like a lot, over time, they add up. These impulse items, typically small and inexpensive, …

According to the 2024 U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends Study, one-third of homeowners have upgraded or are upgrading their outdoor areas to expand their living spaces. The percentage is even higher when looking specifically at Gen Xers, with 41% wanting larger …

Bathrooms, for some homeowners, are their sanctuary. From eccentric shower heads to eco-friendly faucets, the plumbing category in your store is ripe with product diversity. Hardware Retailing has gathered three products for your plumbing and electrical categories that will make …

Electrical products are a staple in almost every hardware store. By diversifying your electrical product selection, you open the doors to extra sales and attract customers with the products they are looking for. Smart Ceiling Fans The AERYN 52 inch …

Even if you don’t have a full housewares department, stocking a few kitchen accessories in your store can show your customers you are always evolving. Here are three common kitchen accessories to bring into your store. Aprons Whether your customers …