Winter has transformed to spring in most areas of North America. With this change comes a whole new area to adventure back into: the backyard. And after a few months of winter weather, customers will need top-of-the-line products to get …
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3 Basics of Ladder Safety
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ladder accidents cause around 160,000 injuries and 300 deaths each year. If you sell ladders in your operation, share these ladder safety tips and product knowledge with your customers to position yourself as …
Read More »Breathe New Life Into Your Hand Tools Category
Hand tools often represent one of the most reliable categories in a home improvement store. Whether a young couple is moving into a new home and building up their supply of DIY tools or a pro needs a replacement for …
Read More »Exploring Accessories for Hand and Power Tools
Getting the most out of a purchase isn’t just a shopping strategy for consumers. Manufacturers are eager to offer accessories that can extend the applications of their products and boost sales while retailers are always looking to increase transaction sizes …
Read More »Product Rundown: Tools for Pros
Hardware Retailing editor Chad Husted shows off a few tools and products that can help any professional get the job done and maybe look good doing it too. Click here to watch the video on YouTube.
Read More »Product Rundown: Core Tools for the Home
Vendors are continuing to update even tried-and-true product lines. Today Hardware Retailing editor Chad Husted shows off several high-tech updates on some standard tools found around the home, including a hybrid hammer design, heavy-duty hoses and a multi-use headlamp. Click …
Read More »Product Rundown: Household Tools
Hardware Retailing editor Renee Changnon shows off several household tools that can help retailers expand a thriving product category in their stores. Click here to watch the video on YouTube.
Read More »Three Power Tool Trends You Should Know
To view a PDF of this story, click here. To see more photos from Acme Tools, click here. By Jesse Carleton, jcarleton@nrha.org Tool Tech Did you ever think you’d sell a cordless table saw? What about a power drill with an app …
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