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It’s usually difficult to get children to stand still for very long, but Kami Underdahl managed to do it… at least for a few minutes. The children in her store were playing Floor Bingo, one of the activities she created …

The Hardware Retailing team is always on the lookout for trends that can help retailers drive traffic. In this month’s issue, we highlight four unique niches found in the lawn and garden category, including the growing trend of putting together …

While it seems summer only just began, the start of school is less than a month away for many children. According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) latest Back-to-School Spending Survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, it’s not too …

Bering’s Hardware in Houston has a feathered employee near the key counter, and he’s popular. His name is Chainsaw, and he’s a 27-year-old yellow-naped Amazon parrot. The bird has lived at Bering’s for more than 20 years, and he attracts …

This past February, around the close of regular business on a Tuesday evening at Page Hardware and Appliance in Guilford, Connecticut, a crowd was just starting to arrive. The store, which just a few minutes earlier was bustling with shoppers …

Does your business have a Twitter account? Are you actively using the account? If not, it may be a missed opportunity to provide your customers excellent service. While all social media platforms, such as Facebook and Yelp, can be used …

The spring rush at your store has wrapped up and you’re getting started with summer and the many events and promotions that come with it. Still looking for some ways to increase footsteps and sales this summer? No problem—we’ve provided …

Hardware Retailing magazine’s March 2016 issue features an article focused on retailers who have high-performing social media accounts for their businesses. The story also identifies ways retailers can grow their engagement and audience on social media platforms. The full story can be found here. The North …