As winter draws near, so do cold temperatures and increased heating costs, and customers may be looking for ways to keep their homes warm without breaking the bank. Stocking various types and brands of energy-efficient space heaters with built-in safety …
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3 Ways to Improve Your Plumbing Category
A core category, plumbing may not be considered the most inspiring area of your salesfloor. However, investing in categories that are regular traffic-drivers can lead to more knowledgeable team members, which creates more satisfied customers and increased sales. Hardware Retailing …
Read More »4 Kitchen and Bath Industry Trends for 2022
Kitchen and bath full-year industry revenues are expected to reach a record $199 billion in 2022, with an anticipated growth of 19 percent for the second year in a row. Whether they are replacing a kitchen faucet or undertaking a …
Read More »The Products Customers Need for a Bathroom Renovation
Heading into the finale of 2021, DIYers continue to stretch their home improvement muscles, taking on projects inside and outside their homes. To help them achieve their goals, be sure you’re familiar with the trends customers may come to you …
Read More »How to Connect Customers Over Fixtures and Fittings
Whether it takes up one aisle or a large portion of your store’s square footage, the plumbing department is a key category for many home improvement retailers. Finding success in this category requires the right combination of product assortment, employee …
Read More »What’s Trending in Plumbing Product Design
While the meat of a plumbing category centers on what goes in walls and under cabinets, the stars of the category are the pieces people see and use every day. Here’s a look at what is trending in plumbing products …
Read More »Putting Pipes in Their Place
Keeping your plumbing department organized and easy-to-shop allows your customers to get in, find what they need and be on their way quickly and efficiently. Discover how two retailers have found success in the plumbing category thanks to well-organized merchandising …
Read More »Help Your Customers Save With Sustainable Plumbing Solutions
Over the last several years, homeowners have been given more options to customize their bathrooms into spaces that rival high-end spas. Changes and improvements in plumbing products have made it easier than ever for DIYers to bring paradise closer to …
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