Paint, plywood, drill bits and duct tape are stylish to wear this year, if you hadn’t heard. Los Angeles clothing designer Scott Sternberg looked to hardware stores for inspiration for a 2015 men’s clothing collection, according to an article from Women’s …
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In the past, men and women had extremely different shopping patterns and behaviors, leading to the coining of the term “mansumer” in 2012. However, as the omnichannel shopping experience has become easier, the shopping behaviors of men and women are …
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For home fashion, expect 2015 to bring in natural and subtle colors and textures integrated with a modern ambiance. That’s according to home improvement and real estate information company Zillow Digs, which recently recommended five home design trends to keep an eye out for in …
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When customers are in the market to upgrade household plumbing products, many of them hope to reduce their water bills long term. As more products are made with water conservation in mind, retailers can lead inquiring customers to products that …
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To download a PDF of this full story click here and visit hardwareretailing.com/plumbing-selling-guide to download the Plumbing Selling Guide and full-page water fact sheet. When you think about all of the categories within a home improvement store where technology has had an impact, plumbing may …
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After a successful holiday season, retailers are re-evaluating their strategic plans and determining how to keep consumers engaged in the coming months. Many retailers have used and are continuing to use deep discounts as promotions that they hope will keep customers engaged …
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When big box retailers first became popular options for consumers, the term big box fit due to store layout and size. Recently, however, many popular big box retailers have been trying to reduce size and introduce smaller versions of their stores. Developing micro-sized …
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Kitchen upgrades drifted to the back burner for many homeowners during the recession years, but a growing number of consumers can now afford the extra home improvement projects. One-third of more than 3,500 respondents to a Houzz survey say they finally have …
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