Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. Store owners throughout the industry have discovered that business critiques from other independent home improvement retailers help them become better operators. Ask a fellow retailer or two to walk through your store, …
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Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. Want to kick your customer service up a notch? Gather some inspiration from your canine companion. 1. Gain their loyalty. Dogs are the gold standard of loyalty. Build some of that same character …
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Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. As a writer for Hardware Retailing, I’m constantly on the lookout for retailers who do a great job merchandising their wares and providing outstanding customer service. So when I discovered that my …
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Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but a strong, well-composed photo is worth so much more. The perfect shot can showcase your operation in a beautiful light, boost sales …
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SEO, or search engine optimization, is made up of hidden keywords and tags that help your website rise to the top of potential customers’ online searches. Because potential customers will visit your website for information that is industry- or business-specific, …
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When you think about boosting your transaction size, it’s easy to think first about bringing more impulse items into your store. But increasing transaction size has to do with a combination of thorough employee training, effective merchandising and, of course, …
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Across the country, home improvement retailers make a point to carve out their own brands and embrace the needs and desires of their customers. This fact rings true in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area communities. Last week, North American …
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If you’re a little confused by all the numbers in the financial statements of your business, you’re not alone. Many retailers would rather be on the salesfloor helping customers than in the backroom poring over paperwork. Nonetheless, those financial statements …
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