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6 Trends Shaping Homeowners’ Approach to Outdoor Living

The summer season is underway, which means two things for home improvement retailers. First, the Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) latest Size of Market report, a biannual update providing five-year market forecasts for materials and products used in home improvement …

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How Are You Investing?

MEASURING THE PERFORMANCE of independent home improvement operations helps the entire channel understand how they compare to the industry at large. Since 2022, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), in partnership with The Farnsworth Group, has fielded the …

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4 Options to Enhance Your Battery-Powered Vacuum Selection

Battery-Powered Vacuum

Revolutionize your inventory with the latest battery-powered vacuums hitting the shelves. From robust cordless wet and dry vacuums to backpack vacuums, Hardware Retailing has gathered the newest products in the shop vacuums category to elevate your store’s offerings and keep …

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Must-Stock, Tail-Wagging Pet Accessories

Pet Accessories

Stocking pet accessories in your store is a great category to diversify your inventory. Attract pet lovers with these products that will help them care for and have fun with their four-legged friends. Odor Eliminators Every pet owner knows the …

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3 Actions You Can Take to Improve Employee Engagement

employee engagement

In the most recent Gallup survey about employee engagement, respondents report a decline in access to training, less connection to their organization’s mission and infrequent praise in the workplace. Since 2020, the amount of workers who say they know what’s …

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3 Garden Impulse Items to Stock

garden impulse

The impulse section of your store can be one of the most exciting categories to stock. Combing through social media and walking trade show floors are both great ways to find fun products for your customers. Since gardening is a …

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