Backyard privacy products give homeowners simple ways to create separation from neighbors and block unwanted views without spending the money to install a privacy fence. Hardware Retailing recommends stocking these products to help your customers make patios, decks and yards …
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Salt Air and Second Homes: Leaning Into Niches to Sell Outdoor Furniture
For 80 years, Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living has been the go-to source for coastal comfort and outdoor living in the seaside community of Stone Harbor, New Jersey. Now in its third generation of family ownership, the store has …
Read More »Outdoor Done Right: Utilize Spring Markets to Enhance Your Outdoor Living Department
By Darrell Baker Spring is a great season to breathe new life into merchandising. As days get longer, foliage is starting to bloom and customers are ready to get outside. For retailers, this is a great time to revive displays …
Read More »Ace Hardware Shows Most Popular Home Improvement Gifts
The gifting season is here. New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania rank among the highest in hardware and home improvement gift giving, with 77.35 hardware and home improvement gifts given for every 1,000. These three states have some of the …
Read More »Lawn and Garden Category Sees Growth With Lawn Mower Segment
Lawn and garden product sales in the U.S. have grown 7% in the last 12 months, despite concerns about inflation and tariffs, according to YipitData, a strategic partner of the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI). HIRI attributes the growth to …
Read More »4 Products to Keep Lawns Green and Pristine
As spring arrives, your store has a prime opportunity to cater to DIY enthusiasts eager to enhance their lawns and gardens. It’s important to stock a diverse range of lawn care products like fertilizers, seeds and decorative products to meet …
Read More »Planting the Seed: 3 Tips to Excel in the Lawn and Garden Department
After spending extended time at home in the last few years, consumers are entranced with their lawns and gardens now more than ever. According to a 2023 study from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI), homeowners believe taking care of …
Read More »Growing Your Lawn and Garden Sales With Limited Selling Space
When it comes to your operation’s lawn and garden department, a small space doesn’t have to equal small sales. With over 36 years of lawn and garden product purchasing experience, Mike Doyle, lawn and garden buyer for City People’s Mercantile, …
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