Niches

There are numerous niche categories to invest in to differentiate your business or fill a need in your community. Automotive is one such category that can bring your operation closer to being a one-stop shop and enhance your ability to …

Customers at Beisswenger’s in New Brighton, Minnesota, have access to an unusual but necessary product for rent—live animal traps. The store rents live traps for a more humane trapping and removal process for mice, voles, chipmunks, rats, squirrels, rabbits, opossums, …

The March Project Point featured a flower press that customers can build to preserve and enjoy the bounties of their gardens and create pressed petal projects. While any flowers or plants can be pressed, single-layer petals and flat-faced varieties press …

While some aspects of pool maintenance should be left to a professional, homeowners can take steps to keep their pools safe and healthy. Share this pool maintenance checklist with your customers to educate them on the activities they should be …

While the increase of homeowners adding pools and hot tubs to their homes during the pandemic was a boon to many retailers, it also came with some challenges. All of those extra pools and hot tubs meant an increase in …

Having a pool is all about having fun, so Hardware Retailing put together a list of the hottest pool toys and accessories for 2022. Stock these unique pool products for customers to get the most out of their pools and …

Next year, Rollier’s Hardware will celebrate 100 years in business and a century of evolution to best serve its customers. From a small local plumbing business to two flourishing e-commerce sites, Rollier’s has experienced major growth in the last century.  …

The holidays are a time for gathering with family and friends, hosting parties and celebrating the season. Getting together with loved ones will feel even more special this year following the canceled events and socially distanced gatherings from the last …