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As Residents and business owners of Catalina Island, located off the southern coast of California, Mike Cassidy and his wife Cinde MacGugan-Cassidy are familiar with water restrictions and the toll they can take on residents and businesses. When Mike and …

There’s much more to discover from the November edition of Hardware Retailing. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success.

Merchandising plays a critical role in the overall success of a business. It improves profitability by generating more margin dollars, controls costs by improving the productivity of the salesfloor and employees and increases sales by making a store appealing to …

Football season is right around the corner, which means it’s also time for tailgating. Become the go-to store for all of your customers’ pregame needs by creating a tailgating section in your operation. Merchandise all of the products your customers …

To encourage consumers to choose energy-efficient lighting products, several states have instituted energy-efficient lighting programs, including rebate, loan and tax-incentive programs. These lighting incentives offer everything from tax breaks and rebates for installing energy-efficient lighting to exchange programs to properly …

With more and more consumers are seeking out that “rural living” ideal, an increasing number of retailers are tailoring their assortments to meet the demands of the growing farm, pet and ranch market. Patrick Ansel opened the first Family Farm …

Adding a new product category to your operation can be a formidable undertaking. Follow these best practices to successfully bring a new category to your store. Choose a category that compliments your hardline offerings and appeals to your customer base. …

At Stoney’s Home Hardware in Port Dover, Ontario, owner Becky Cable turned to colorful merchandising to promote BeautiTone’s 2021 Color of the Year, Dancing in the Rain. Employee Heather Allan puts together most of the wall and window displays in …