AT ITS 2023 DEALER MARKET, Orgill launched Impact eCommerce, a new e-commerce program. Impact eCommerce is the solution to the challenge Orgill faces serving dealers of different brands, sizes\ and markets selling different assortments and running different POS systems. Orgill …
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How Cole Hardware Drives Engagement With Email Marketing
Sifting through an email inbox can be daunting. Consumers are bombarded with thousands of messages, from promotions to urgent deals and breaking news. However, when a company can draw a customer in with a creative subject line and consistent information, …
Read More »Beyond the Toolbox: Insights to Grow Your Hand and Power Tool Category
With something for home project enthusiasts to professional contractors, DIY newbies to renovation experts, the hand and power tool category has the potential to be a superstar department for your operation. With an influx of innovation and new products to …
Read More »4 Tips to Get Your Store Ready for Spring
Spring is right around the corner and getting your outdoor living and lawn and garden sections in order before the rush hits will serve your customers—and employees—well. From impulse kits that capture the attention of younger customers to stocking a …
Read More »Make Cybersecurity a Key Component of Your Loss Prevention Strategy
By Luke Vander Linden, Vice President, Membership and Marketing, Retail & Hospitality ISAC In the retail industry, the escalation of online transactions and digital customer interactions has magnified the importance of cybersecurity. Retail operations, which often hold vast amounts of …
Read More »Umbrella Policies: 4 Ways to Season-Proof Your Operation
From ice storms in Texas to wildfires in Canada, weather in North America continues to become wilder, more extreme and less predictable. Whether you rely on the annual Farmers’ Almanac or check the Weather Channel app on your phone, paying …
Read More »Regaining Footing After a Flood
No matter how many times disaster strikes, nothing can fully prepare you for handling an extreme weather incident. However, you can learn from the past and use that knowledge to weather through the best you can. Such was the case …
Read More »Season-Proofing Your Operation By Job Function
In the March issue of Hardware Retailing, retailers shared insights on how to protect an operation against the ebbs and flows of the seasons. As you look to implement best practices for guarding against the seasons, here is a checklist …
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