Over the last century, LeVahn Brothers has evolved from a plumbing contracting business into a full-service hardware store with a focus on plumbing repair items. Andy LeVahn took over the business from his father in 2018 and is the fourth …
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5 Tips to Spark Electrical Lighting Sales
From strategic merchandising to staying on top of the most popular trends, consistently applying best practices to regular traffic-driving categories like electrical and lighting will set your operation up for continual improvement and ever-increasing sales. It is easy to become …
Read More »Make Your Hand and Power Tools Category a Destination
Hand and power tools have the potential for powerhouse sales no matter the size of your business or your community. Being knowledgeable, hosting events and advertising aggressively are just some of the strategies that can turn this basic core category …
Read More »6 Ways to Flourish in the Fastener Category
Investing in categories that are consistent traffic-drivers, like fasteners, can lead to more satisfied and loyal customers and increased sales. Offering a specialized selection of products and providing purchasing flexibility plus high-quality customer service are some of the strategies that …
Read More »3 Ways to Improve Your Plumbing Category
A core category, plumbing may not be considered the most inspiring area of your salesfloor. However, investing in categories that are regular traffic-drivers can lead to more knowledgeable team members, which creates more satisfied customers and increased sales. Hardware Retailing …
Read More »Boost Your Builders Hardware Category With Cabinet Hardware
As homeowners continue to look for ways to update their homes, cabinet hardware remains an easy way to make a big impact without breaking the bank. Stocking a variety of cabinet hardware styles and colors, including trending options, as part …
Read More »What’s Trending in Color for 2022
This year’s crop of top paint colors isn’t green with envy but definitely features several green hues. From soft sage hues to green-blue tones, greens dominated the list of 2022 Colors of the Year, with five major paint manufacturers choosing …
Read More »AC Trends for Your HVAC Department
When it comes to comfort, homeowners in the U.S. are willing to pay to stay cool. In 2020, 95.4 percent of new homes built had a central air conditioning system. Some recent trends emerging in HVAC and air conditioning include …
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