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Amanda Bell

Amanda Bell was an assistant editor of Hardware Retailing and NRHA. Amanda regularly visited with home improvement retailers across the country and attended industry events and seminars. She earned a degree in magazine journalism from Ball State University and has received honors for her work for Hardware Retailing from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.

How to Increase Plant Sales

How to Increase Plant Sales - Feature

No matter how big or small your live plant offering, if you want to be successful, you need quality plants, and that means being choosy. Your reputation will be riding on every plant you sell, so dedicate staff to keeping …

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Hardwood Pellets

Green Mountain Hardwood Pellets are oak based and large, which means they last longer than standard alder based pellets. Each bag contains 28 pounds of pellets, compared to the standard 20-ounce bag, and contains almost 100-percent dust-free pellets. Pellets ignite …

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Peek a Boo Pet Latch

The Peek a Boo™ Pet Latch is specifically designed to keep dogs out of the litter box and prevent them from eating cat feces and getting sick. The latch prevents entry into the room where the litter box is stored. …

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Modestly Increased June Retail Sales Reflective of Slow-Growth Economy

Consumer spending and retail sales ended the second quarter on a soft note, indicating that economic growth and acceleration has weakened. According to the National Retail Federation, June retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) increased 0.6 percent seasonally adjusted …

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United Hardware Highlights Niche Categories at its July Buying Market

Attendees looking for niche categories to add value to their product offerings saw two options front and center at the United Hardware July Buying Market, held July 12-14 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis. In addition to the usual …

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Ace Hardware Plans to Build Distribution Center in Central Ohio

Ace Hardware has plans to close its distribution center near Toledo, Ohio, and move it south to the Columbus area by the end of next year, according to the Columbus Dispatch. It was a corporate decision to close the facility, which …

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Liquidation Sales Start at 8 Orchard Supply Hardware Stores

Orchard Supply Hardware

Great American Group, a provider of asset disposition and auction services, is managing store closing sales at eight Orchard Supply Hardware locations. Liquidation sales will be held at Citrus Heights, Fairfield, Huntington Beach, Lone Tree, Long Beach, Midtown, Newark and …

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Generate Add-On Sales in the Hunting Market

A lot of the people who like to roll up their sleeves in a do-it-yourself project are the same ones who like to suit up in camouflage and sit in a tree stand. Tapping into the hunting market is easy …

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