Understanding your entire customer base is an important aspect of a successful business, as is understanding your employees. Hardware Retailing spoke with two members of Gen Z, Brandon Packer, an associate at Miller’s Hardware in Spokane, Washington, and Gerry Newenhof, an …
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In July, Renee on the Road visited Ohio, but before the team headed east, Renee Changnon, retail engagement specialist, and Katie McHone-Jones, director of member services and events, made a stop at Cardwell Do it Best Home Center in Indianapolis, …
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Domestic terrorism is a growing threat in the U.S., and many of the components to make bombs can be purchased in local hardware stores. To educate and inform retailers and the public, the Department of Homeland Security will be hosting …
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In the August 2022 edition of Hardware Retailing, retailers were introduced to three different technologies that can improve employee efficiency and customer service. One of those retailers, Adam Gunnett from Busy Beaver Hardware, shared about the operation’s autonomous robot. Below, …
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Keeping up with retail technology trends is not for the faint of heart. From virtual dressing rooms to self-serve and cashierless stores to augmented shopping, technology has taken over retail. And it shows no signs of slowing down as consumers …
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Design services are a convenient entry point for customers and provide retailers another way to guide customers through home improvement projects and fulfill their design dreams. When executed correctly, these services boost sales and set operations apart from other businesses. …
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If you’re like many managers, you may suffer from feedback phobia. It’s easy to tell employees “nice job” when they do something right, but it’s harder to ask them to fix something they’re doing wrong. Put off that conversation too …
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BOPIS. AR. VR. Technology available to retailers can feel like an alphabet soup of terms, and it can be difficult to sort out what each term means and how it can benefit your operation. Below, Hardware Retailing offers a brief …
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