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This presentation outlines ways retailers can create a strong presence in their communities. Topics include developing partnerships, using events to cross-market, reaching out to local schools and government officials, sharing your business and leadership skills and more. View this presentation

As one of several preemptive measures Home Depot is taking in preparation for 2013 hurricane activity, the company is launching a single-day effort to prepare residents in storm-prone regions. On July 27, Home Depot will host free Hurricane Preparedness Workshops at more than …

At PlanItDIY.com, we are always looking for great retailer bloggers who can tell us more about what’s going on behind-the-scenes at their stores, what their customers are up to and what projects they’re working on in their homes or stores. …

Want to welcome new neighbors to your community, and at the same time build loyal relationships? Consider offering a move-in packet or folder with in-store discounts and community information. Remember, new homeowners are likely to spend a significant amount of …

A good way to generate sales in the tailgating category is to tap into sports fans’ love of competition. There are a variety of different competitions you can host at your store: Ask customers to submit their favorite tailgating recipe …

By Mandy Seiders, Manager, Cypress Ace Hardware and Feed Credit cards readers are down; cashier is late; and what’s that little Post-it note on your door say? Just that your lead sales associate quit without notice. As retailers, we’ve all …

This presentation outlines how businesses are using social media today and how independent home improvement retailers can implement social media policies and best practices in their operations to make it an effective promotional and customer engagement tool. It also provides …