Blish-Mize held its Fall 2019 Buying Market at in Overland Park, Kansas, Sept. 19-21, and retailers came to the event in search of good deals and solutions to enhance their operations going into the fall and winter seasons. With strong …
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Middleburgh PRO Hardware Helps a Town Rebuild
In 2018, Middleburgh PRO Hardware received its town’s Business of the Year award, an honor giving tribute to a business with an extraordinary history of supporting its community. Rich and Heather Vilegi, store owners, have never faltered in giving back …
Read More »PRO Group’s Approach to Marketing
Traditional advertising combined with the latest tools in digital media give PRO Group a comprehensive marketing program to help retailers promote their businesses. Regardless of the media used, PRO emphasizes ease of use and integration across the platforms. Print Advertisements …
Read More »Can Your Team Revive This Endcap?
Soon (if you haven’t started already) it will be time to decorate for fall festivities. The endcap on the left is appropriate to the season. It also might give you the creeps, but for all the wrong reasons. Instead of …
Read More »3 Paint Applicator Trends to Follow
Whether a pro painter is selecting a brush for general use or a DIYer reaches for a specially tipped detail brush for a fine edge, paint customers are searching for upgraded selections across a variety of paint applicators. Independent retailers …
Read More »Making the Most of Anchor Brands
There are often multiple factors that drive consumers to make a purchase. Sometimes price points, durability and convenience are the main motivation. Then again, sometimes pure brand recognition can secure a sale and let them show off to their friends. …
Read More »2019 Young Retailer of the Year: Jacob Hagan
Jacob Hagan Director of Store Operations Hagan Ace Hardware Orange Park, Florida Without our community, we can’t be in business. People like shopping at a company that helps and wants to give back to the people who support it. Jacob …
Read More »Exploring Accessories for Hand and Power Tools
Getting the most out of a purchase isn’t just a shopping strategy for consumers. Manufacturers are eager to offer accessories that can extend the applications of their products and boost sales while retailers are always looking to increase transaction sizes …
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