Across industries, podcasts are becoming increasingly crucial ways of sharing information and learning from experts. From podcasts centered on the latest movies and TV, to political and comedy programs, podcasts are bringing new voices and new ideas to engaged audiences. …
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Sears Launches New Marketing, Small-Format Stores
As Sears emerges from bankruptcy, the company is launching a new advertising campaign and investing in small-format stores to win back customers, according to the Chicago Tribune. In February, Sears emerged from bankruptcy after a judge approved the sale of …
Read More »Tiny Home Conference to Be Held at the National Hardware Show®
Tiny living continues to become more popular, thanks to publicity from TV shows, as well as easy access to the homes at many lawn and garden shows. Now, that tiny living trend is coming to the 2019 National Hardware Show®! …
Read More »Ace Looks to Experiences, Relationships for Store Success
In-store experiences and customer relationships were major topics at the Ace Hardware Spring 2019 Convention & Exhibits. Howard Schultz, former chairman and CEO of Starbucks, spoke at the convention’s general session, which kicked off the March 26-28 buying show in …
Read More »How Do it Best Provides Retailers the Building Blocks for Success
The DNA of Service Nearly 75 years ago, Arnold Gerberding went door to door to hardware retailers and lumber dealers throughout the Midwest, asking them to pledge $1,000 to help secure greater buying power for their businesses and to maintain …
Read More »The Faces of Do it Best: Retailer Profiles
To give readers additional insight into Do it Best Corp., Hardware Retailing profiled retailers who have grown their operations through the guidance and programs available through the co-op. Read about Ambridge Do it Best Home Center in Pennsylvania and Bliffert Lumber …
Read More »Trio Hardware Grows Its Footprint, Deepens Its Roots
Planted in Plainview Small business owners often hear from customers how important their businesses are to the community, but it’s not quite as common that they see those comments in action. Todd and Ritsa Kirschner, owners of Trio Hardware in …
Read More »Bliffert Lumber & Hardware Puts Expansion Into Practice in Wisconsin
After more than a century in business in southeastern Wisconsin, Bliffert Lumber & Hardware has figured out one of the keys to running a successful lumber operation. “The most important thing to us is to be the trusted name in …
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