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Good, Old-Fashioned Fun

Cruise the aisles of Rick Parker’s store in historic downtown Richmond, Ind., and you’ll quickly know what he’s about: Fun. From the old-fashioned soda machine in the store’s Italian market all the way up the wooden stairs to the blues …

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Parker True Value: Redefining the Traditional Niche

To watch the full video, click here. Rick Parker, owner of Richmond Hardware in Richmond, Ind., has found a way to incorporate his many interests into his business by expanding into an Italian market, screen-printing business and blues club. In …

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Employee Motivation

To watch the full video, click here. As the old adage says—a happy employee makes for a happy customer. This webcast will explore simple yet effective ways to create a positive working environment for employees. Try some of these tips …

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A Look Around McGuckin Hardware

To watch the full video, click here. With 18 departments and 60,000 square feet of selling space, McGuckin Hardware in Boulder, Colo., has made a name for itself as the place that carries everything. Randy Dilkes, store manager, tells us …

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The Keys to Employee Motivation

To watch the full video, click here. Mark Schulein, president of Crown Ace Hardware, manages 320 employees across his 17 stores. Hear Schulein share his secrets to keeping his employees motivated.

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The Secret of Customer Service Standouts

To watch the full video, click here. What makes independents winners in the home channel? Customer service. Top-quality customer service is more important now than ever, and this webinar will examine how independent retailers are meeting and exceeding customers’ demands …

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A Guide to Employee Management

To watch the full video, click here. Anchored by information released just this year in the Employee Compensation Study developed by the North American Retail Hardware Association, this webinar will tap into the latest management strategies from hiring, training and …

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