Sam Taylor, a business expert at LLC.org, says small businesses underestimate how early holiday demand starts and how strongly people respond to anything nostalgic. He shares the five most common holiday mistakes small businesses make. Launching holiday campaigns too late. Most small …
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Outdoor living has become one of the most popular categories in hardware stores across the U.S., with more homeowners investing in their backyards. According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s Q4 2024 Quarterly Homeowner Project Activity Tracker, 6 to 12% …
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The National Hardware Show (NHS) is just around the corner. With over 1,000 vendors and countless opportunities to network with other industry professionals, NHS is an abundance of opportunity for independent home improvement retailers. As you begin to travel to …
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ACE HARDWARE’S FALL CONVENTION takes place next month from Aug. 8-10 in Chicago. As the organization celebrates its 100-year anniversary, Ace strives to deliver a powerhouse event, combining innovation, celebration and entertainment. To go along with a big anniversary, Ace …
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As part of its international strategy, Koelnmesse and its International Furniture and Interiors Fair (IMM Cologne) have entered into a strategic partnership with Colombia’s La Feria De Diseño Medellín, the leading design event in Latin America and The Caribbean. This …
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From inspiring model stores and more than 1,200 vendor booths to promotional areas and product showcases, retailers were able to take it all in this week at Orgill’s 2024 Spring Dealer Market held at the Orange County Convention Center in …
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With a background in theater, James Ralston brings his flair for entertaining to Clarks Ace Hardware, where for most of the year, he works as a cashier. But from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, he transforms into Santa Claus and spreads …
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