Driven by spontaneity, your store’s impulse category plays a crucial role in boosting overall sales. While a few dollars here and there may not seem like a lot, over time, they add up. These impulse items, typically small and inexpensive, …
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5 Impulse Products To Entice Extra Purchases
From small toys to useful job site items, the impulse category at any store can be an easy way to snatch extra sales while bringing customers in. Hardware Retailing has gathered five impulse products to stock around your store to boost …
Read More »3 Housewares Trends That Reflect Consumers’ Busy Lives
Last year, large retailers like Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Target and Kohl’s reported steady sales in housewares, with many lines capturing 10 to 20 percent or more of overall sales. As the category grows, independent home improvement retailers can boost …
Read More »Tracking 2 Years of Big-Box Housewares Sales
The housewares category is a growing opportunity for many independent retailers. Whether you stock housewares items to serve wholesale customers or your DIY customers keep asking for the latest kitchen gadgets and small appliances, the category is broad and can …
Read More »Selling Snack Foods for the Health Conscious Shopper
Snacking isn’t just associated with junk food, and snack foods that contribute to better health are expected to continue growing in popularity. Key wellness-related reasons for eating snack foods include the “Nutritious/health benefit,” a “Healthy start to the day” and …
Read More »A Roundup of 10 List Resources
If the October issue of Hardware Retailing left you wanting just one more 10 list, you’re in luck. We compiled these additional articles from our archives to round out the 10 list resources. 10 Impulse Items Customers Crave This online …
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