Research and Guides

Keeping employees motivated and excited about their work is difficult. Some retailers say they have difficulty finding hard-working employees in the first place and then retaining them are even more challenging. So how do retailers find employees and promote job …

Fall and spring wholesaler markets are great places to see new products, get special promotional prices and network with industry professionals. However, some markets are so expansive they can be overwhelming and hard to use efficiently. Depending on the season, …

You might already know how you want to spend your years as a retiree, but have you thought through how you’ll feel during the transition into retirement? Whether you hope to keep working part time or want to leave retailing far behind …

More homeowners and apartments dwellers are using whatever space they have, be it backyards or containers, to grow fruits, vegetables and herbs for at-home cooking. This growing interest in gardening comes from consumers’ desire to know where their food comes …

While many consumers can recognize an independent home improvement store by its small-town feel and top-notch service, many don’t know a business is locally owned and operated if it uses national branding or has multiple locations. Customers may see a …

Motivating employees to work hard is a challenge managers will always face because some associates are naturally driven to do their best every day while others lack initiative. Employee appreciation lunches, discounts on products and other recognition methods all boost …

With July Fourth approaching, Americans are flying U.S. flags, finalizing parade and other event plans, buying fireworks and reflecting on their country’s heritage. This patriotic time is ideal for reminding your community of your identity as a local, hometown operation. …

In the July issue of Hardware Retailing magazine, retailers shared which impulse products work for their store and how they merchandise these products to make them more enticing to consumers. To read the full article click here. To get a …