Randy Hageman was just doing what he does best—offering fantastic customer service—when his commitment to helping a customer led to a local sandwich being named after him. Hageman is the general manager of A&M Home Center in Bowling Green, Virginia, …
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Best Practices for Creating a Strategic Plan
If you’re like most business-minded people, you have no shortage of ideas. Put on your retailer glasses and you might see opportunities everywhere. If the past couple of years have given you above average sales and you have money in …
Read More »The NHPA All-Industry Conference Brings the Industry Together
If you’re looking for a new opportunity for product discovery and want to learn strategies to invest in your business this year, the NHPA All-Industry Conference is the place to find it all. The North American Hardware and Paint Association …
Read More »How a Culture of Wellness Leads to Better Businesses
Getting sick is a part of life. But for retailers, sick or injured employees can lead to extra costs and a loss of productivity and efficiency. In 2019, independent research group Integrated Benefits Institute found that illness-related work absences cost …
Read More »A Roadmap for the Automotive Category
There are numerous niche categories to invest in to differentiate your business or fill a need in your community. Automotive is one such category that can bring your operation closer to being a one-stop shop and enhance your ability to …
Read More »3 Must-Haves for Your Outdoor Living Department
With a 7,000-square-foot showroom dedicated to outdoor living products, Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living is a go-to store for outdoor furniture, accessories, grills and more. Located on the Jersey Shore in the small borough of Stone Harbor, New Jersey, …
Read More »On the Web: April
There’s much more to discover from the April 2022 edition of Hardware Retailing. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success.
Read More »Build a Wrapping Paper Organizer to Keep Rolls Under Control
From holidays to birthdays, wrapping paper can be hard to keep neat and organized. Help your customers turn a blank wall into a functional wrapping paper organizer with this DIY project that also adds visual interest to any space. Click here to …
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