In Brevard County, there’s only one place you can buy a T-shirt, a pair of top-of-the-line sunglasses, holistic dog food and fishing lures all in one store without sacrificing service and quality. You might immediately think of Walmart or a ... Read More »
Part two of our editors visit Fusek’s True Value in Indianapolis. Owner Steve Fusek shares his tips for marketing and store design. Read More »
Bass Pro Shops has made its name as one of the most creative and entertaining stores in the marketplace today. In fact, its 56 stores in the U.S. and Canada attract an annual average of 112 million visitors, more visitors ... Read More »
Michael Radice, owner of Greenwood Hardware & Glass in Seattle, Wash., shares his secrets for taking full advantage of his small salesfloor. Inspired by other retailers outside the industry, Radice’s unique perspective is an inspiration to any retailer challenged by ... Read More »
Patti Christie of Hood’s Do it Best in Wyandotte, Mich., explains how the store’s gift department helps increase sales and foot traffic during the winter months. The store sells unique gift items and is also one of the biggest single-store ... Read More »
When people think of a traditional hardware store, they may not think fishing poles and sunglasses, but it’s those very niches that drive and retain patrons at Titusville Ace Hardware in Titusville, Fla. Hear Bill Pastmerack, owner and Dale Bertels, ... Read More »
This report outlines the implications for the retail hardware/home improvement industry that come from a 2002 merchandising study by the Russell R. Mueller Retail Hardware Research Foundation. It builds on a 1989 baseline merchandising study which established industry benchmarks for merchandising techniques. Click here to view the ... Read More »
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