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Sara Logel

As NRHA’s market research analyst, Sara conducts organic research and stays abreast of industry trends to help hardware retailers better run their business. Sara also contributes to editorial content in Hardware Retailing magazine. Sara received her B.S. in Marketing and Spanish from Butler University and, after graduation, began her career with NRHA. Sara enjoys traveling, being outdoors and exploring the city of Indianapolis.

Drilling Into Hand and Power Tool Best Practices

Download a PDF of this story, download the Hand and Power Tool Selling Guide or view two additional hand and power tool best practices! Strengthening Your Customer Relationships in Hand and Power Tools Sawdust is everywhere. Wood scraps are scattered on the …

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Measuring Your Store’s Performance

Benchmarking and measuring your store’s performance against industry averages are vital to keeping your store competitive and on a continuous growth track. One of the industry’s best tools for benchmarking is the North American Retail Hardware Association’s Cost of Doing Business Study. This …

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Behind the Scenes at Chinese Hardware Stores

As exhibitors began to tear down their booths and attendees returned home via bus, subway, train or plane, the China International Hardware Show 2015 (CIHS 2015) came to a close. The event, sponsored by the China National Hardware Association, Koelnmesse and …

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Tech Is Big at China International Hardware Show

High-tech home products are a dominant trend at China International Hardware Show 2015 (CIHS 2015). A walk through the event’s five exhibition halls reveals that integrating technology into all aspects of the home is perpetually growing in popularity. Manufacturers, such as Siemens and Bosch, …

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Internet Use Is Always Growing; Capitalize on It

Consumers are connecting to the Internet in any way they can – via laptops, PCs, cellphones, tablets, televisions, sound systems and even home appliances such as refrigerators. Below is data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Computer and Internet Use in …

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Dancing Robots One of Many Highlights at China Show

The China International Hardware Show 2015 (CIHS 2015) began Wednesday in Shanghai, China, with attendees and exhibitors spanning the massive showfloor in search of new products and great deals. The show, which runs Oct. 21-23, covers more than 1.6 million square …

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NRHA Representatives Head to Shanghai, China

The China International Hardware Show, one of the top three international hardware events in the world, kicks off this week in Shanghai, China, and two representatives from the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) and Hardware Retailing will be in …

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Outdoor Living Trends Study

In the September issue of Hardware Retailing magazine, we analyzed a variety of data, including research from Houzz, the National Association of Homebuilders and other studies, to identify the main trends emerging in the outdoor living category. The main trends …

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