Every year, Hardware Retailing editors develop more 10 list ideas than can fit in the pages of the magazine. In the October 2018 issue, five additional lists made it online to give you even more operations and trends updates. Check …
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10 Ways to Prep for Your Succession Plan
Click the image above to download a PDF of the story. Many independent home improvement businesses are passed down through generations, but you should have a plan no matter who is taking over. Hardware Retailing developed this list based on …
Read More »10 Ways to Boost Employee Morale
Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. Retailers everywhere continually express concerns about finding and retaining quality long-term employees. While there are definitely expectations that employees should meet, there are ways you as an employer can help bridge the …
Read More »10 Ways to Beat Amazon at Retail
Escaping news about Amazon and its infiltration of the retail sector is impossible. It’s even likely that you or the people closest to you buy often from them and are members of their subscription service. You may overhear customers in …
Read More »Attract Customers With High-End Loyalty Perks
If your wholesaler offers a customer loyalty program, you’re likely a participant because you recognize the value of tracking customer purchases and collecting data. But there are opportunities to go beyond the traditional loyalty program to offer customers a truly …
Read More »Free Resources to Improve Your Operation
NRHA recently launched a brand new website, and now it’s easier than ever to access online and downloadable resources to better your business. These resources are developed with independent retailers in mind and are available to help you in areas …
Read More »NRHA Announces New Human Resources Business Services Partnership
As part of its mission, the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) strives to find opportunities to help retailers run better and more profitable businesses. One of the ways NRHA works toward its mission is by forming partnerships with organizations …
Read More »Hardware Retailing October: The 10 Lists
Start counting—the 10 lists are back! In the October issue of Hardware Retailing, discover product trends (you should really be selling smart home products); learn lessons from unexpected sources (toddlers are a wealth of knowledge); and give your staff quick …
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