To view a PDF of this story, click here. Up-and-Coming Categories Catching Consumer Interest By Kate Klein, kklein@nrha.org and Sara Logel slogel@nrha.org Home improvement retailing is as competitive as it’s ever been, and successful retailers are developing strong niches and establishing themselves as resources for …
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To view a PDF of the story click here. Back in 2007, the North American Retail Hardware Association, Hardware Retailing magazine and the National Hardware Show® set out to recognize independent home improvement retailers for their innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and …
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As baby boomers and older consumers look to the future, many are searching for ways to improve their safety and quality of life without leaving their lifelong homes. The May issue of Hardware Retailing magazine takes a look at the aging-in-place …
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As more and more baby boomers reach retirement, the older population is adapting their homes so they can live safely and independently. These design elements are not just for the elderly however, as universal design is useful for all ages. In the …
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To download a PDF of this story, click here. To download the Aging in Place Selling Guide, visit hardwareretailing.com/aging-in-place. Popular Trends and Projects for Aging-in-Place Remodeling By Renee Changnon rchangnon@nrha.org and Sara Logel slogel@nrha.org Baby boomers currently make up more than one-fourth of the U.S. population, and every …
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Ace Hardware came out on top in a survey of customers’ satisfaction with home improvement shopping experiences. Market Force Information, a customer intelligence research company, polled about 2,000 home improvement industry shoppers, who ranked Ace first on merchandise organization, value, cleanliness, availability of eco …
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The benefits of employee training in the retail industry are numerous. A trained staff affects many aspects of the business, including the quality of customer service, sales numbers, employee satisfaction and much more. Implementing a training program not only positively …
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It’s no secret that independently owned businesses make an impact on their local communities. At the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) All-Industry Conference, held May 5-7 in conjunction with the National Hardware Show®, NRHA and Independent We Stand will …
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