Merchandising

Pennsylvania-based Busy Beaver Building Centers recently debuted its latest store in the up-and-coming Pittsburgh suburb of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, and the new location features a number of smart and simple merchandising ideas. Busy Beaver, which currently operates 15 full-service home improvement …

 They say opposites attract—and the same can hold true for the patterns in the rooms in your home. Mixing patterns in your upholstery, rugs and throw pillows can add visual interest and a unique flair to your room—but undertaking it …

The online retail realm allows for immense personalization and product displays. Product advertising and promotional content can be updated instantaneously. For brick-and-mortar stores, updating in-store displays takes more than a click of a button, therefore retailers must optimize their product …

Customers have high expectations of what a shopping experience should encompass. While price is very important to customers, it is not the only deciding factor for whether or not a customer will buy from your store. In order to stand …

Fall is the time of year when the leaves are turning, the weather is getting cooler and consumers are starting to turn their thoughts to the frigid months ahead. For retailers, fall is no time to be idle. Autumn is …

Gardening can be at its peak, but don’t forget some of those quiet categories that pull down profits. Be sure to support your product line with information and a well-educated staff. You want to sell the entire project, encourage other …

Fall is the time of year when the leaves are turning, the weather is getting cooler and consumers are starting to turn their thoughts to the frigid months ahead. For retailers, fall is no time to be idle. Autumn is …

Whether hobby farmer or urban gardener, fall is the time to harvest the fruits of the labor. Help them preserve their fruits and vegetables with canning tools and equipment. Canning and food storage: In addition to stocking canning supplies and …