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The average hardware store has thousands of SKUs, so it’s easy to see why anyone starting a job at a home improvement store could easily be overwhelmed. For many years, retailers have turned to the North American Hardware Association’s (NHPA) …

Nearly anything is possible when it comes to plumbing parts at Bonnets and Stems in Tucson, Arizona. Like MacGyver getting out of tough situations with the creative use of tools, third-generation owner Bruce Nevins and his coworker, Tatjana McCombs, listen …

Over the last century, LeVahn Brothers has evolved from a plumbing contracting business into a full-service hardware store with a focus on plumbing repair items. Andy LeVahn took over the business from his father in 2018 and is the fourth …

In 1923, brothers Arthur, Earnie and Ed LeVahn purchased a business license from the city of Minneapolis for $10 to start their plumbing business, LeVahn Bros, on the northern edge of town. The brothers operated the business out of the …

A core category, plumbing may not be considered the most inspiring area of your salesfloor. However, investing in categories that are regular traffic-drivers can lead to more knowledgeable team members, which creates more satisfied customers and increased sales. Hardware Retailing …

Whether your operation is based in a frigid climate or a temperate area, your customers should take steps to protect their homes over the winter. Educate them on the tasks they need to complete and stock the products they need …

Whether it takes up one aisle or a large portion of your store’s square footage, the plumbing department is a key category for many home improvement retailers. Finding success in this category requires the right combination of product assortment, employee …

Walking down the basement steps and stepping into water is one of the worst feelings for a homeowner. While there’s no 100 percent foolproof safeguard against a wet basement, fortunately there are products available that can give basements and crawl …