This month, Hardware Retailing magazine took a look at technology in the plumbing category. To read the full plumbing story click here. To help you further explore the topic, we have included extra information in our Web-only Category Selling Guide that will be produced …
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Whether they’re looking to fill management positions or find part-time employees to man the registers and stock shelves, retailers may find that understanding generational differences helps with hiring, retaining and motivating employees. Generational groups all have different behaviors that impact the workplace, both positively and …
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USA Today named the founder of a home improvement data website its first Entrepreneur of the Year. Editors from the publication chose to honor Porch.com founder Matt Ehrlichman, who started the website in 2013 as a tool for homeowners to find home improvement research …
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When you have a knowledgeable employee, you have a better chance of selling the products your home improvement store offers. A trend in contractor training is the use of quick mobile videos to teach courses on business practices and safety, according to …
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An online home improvement retailer has gotten millions of dollars in investments this year. Investors have committed $50 million in funding for the retailer, BuildDirect of Vancouver, to improve its product assortment and online platform, according to Forbes. The online retailer sells hardwood flooring, …
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Social media, newspapers, websites and mobile apps are ways that consumers can find store promotions. Promotions resonate with the consumer, leading to in-store and online purchases. RetailMeNot, a coupon-hosting website, recently released its report titled The Significant Impact of Promotions Across the Multi-Channel …
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Using mobile platforms to engage customers will attract young shoppers, according to a recent webinar. Pat Murphy, vice president of mobile relationship management for FunMobility, and Linda Roark of California-based Pete’s Ace Hardware, addressed the mobile best practices for hardware stores …
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As more consumers are shopping and making purchases online, Amazon, one of the largest e-commerce retailers, has added a new variety of workers to the mix: robots. The retailer is boosting efficiency in warehouses with the help of more than 15,000 wheeled …
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