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The holiday season is fast approaching, and for many people, this time is all about giving to others. Donating time and materials to a local charity or hosting a fundraiser in your store shows your customers you support the community …

As the holiday selling season approaches and many consumers are out scouting stores in search of the perfect unique gift for everyone on their gift list, consider adding a novel product niche. Determining the right gift niche for your market …

The staff at Woodstock Hardware doesn’t want its customers to forget about the store during the holidays. And what better way to help them remember than by offering a holiday catalog full of store products that would be perfect in …

Staying warm and being prepared for winter weather are top-of-mind for your customers as the season approaches. Encourage your customers to buy the basics early by promoting them near the front of the store with snow removal-themed endcaps stocked with …

As you look for new products to introduce in your store this fall and winter season, look for products that can be project starters. Promote the latest and greatest product innovations, and customers may be inspired to try them out. …

The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects sales in November and December to marginally increase 3.9 percent to $602.1 billion, over 2012’s actual 3.5 percent holiday season sales growth. The forecast is higher than the 10-year average holiday sales growth of …

Depending on your location in the country, drought and extreme heat are possible weather emergencies. When it gets too hot, people lose motivation for doing summer projects, and when there’s a drought, they might think twice before planting a flowerbed. …

Let your employees take ownership in merchandising by putting them in charge of certain displays. Here are a few ideas to get your team thinking when they’re planning summer displays: Outdoor power equipment doesn’t sell in a box. Trimmers and …