Get creative with your window merchandising. Can you turn your windows into eye-catching, offbeat art? Independent home improvement stores in San Francisco decked out their window displays for Valentine’s Day this month – and they weren’t showcasing chocolate and roses. The …
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Signage Gives Customers Quick, Easy Answers
Painting is a relatively quick, easy and inexpensive project that can change the look of a room in a weekend, so it’s no surprise that many homeowners want to pick up a gallon of paint and a new roller for …
Read More »Finding Local Housewares is Easy
To view the full video click here. Do you want to incorporate local products into your store but don’t know where to begin? Visiting your local farmers market or arts district are both great places to start. In this video, …
Read More »Display at Checkout Makes Purchasing Easier
Looking for a simple way to show off some of your millwork options? At BTU Do it Center in Las Vegas, New Mexico, customers pay for their lumber purchases at the checkout counter in the main showroom before driving through …
Read More »Edibles in Simple Displays Add to Impulse Sales
Displaying unique food and glass bottles of soda pop near the checkout counter has customers coming back for treats at Capac Hardware in Capac, Michigan. The Do it Best store bought more than 700 bottles of carbonated drinks through a company …
Read More »From Slick to Simple, Merchandising at New Busy Beaver Proves Effective
Pennsylvania-based Busy Beaver Building Centers recently debuted its latest store in the up-and-coming Pittsburgh suburb of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, and the new location features a number of smart and simple merchandising ideas. Busy Beaver, which currently operates 15 full-service home improvement …
Read More »Sponsored: Pattern Play
They say opposites attract—and the same can hold true for the patterns in the rooms in your home. Mixing patterns in your upholstery, rugs and throw pillows can add visual interest and a unique flair to your room—but undertaking it …
Read More »Maximizing In-Store Displays
The online retail realm allows for immense personalization and product displays. Product advertising and promotional content can be updated instantaneously. For brick-and-mortar stores, updating in-store displays takes more than a click of a button, therefore retailers must optimize their product …
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