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Download a Free Holiday Marketing Toolkit

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The busy holiday shopping season is a great time to remind your customers that shopping local makes a positive difference in your community. The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) and Independent We Stand offer a free marketing toolkit for you to …

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Runnings Refocuses Ladies Night

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for customers who shop for their home, farm and outdoor needs at any of 41 Runnings locations in seven states, the annual Ladies Night is linked with a special cause. The event …

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A Fundraiser Round Up

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When store manager Mitch Turner gives his customers the opportunity to give to a local charity, he often ends up doing more than just raising a few dollars for a good cause. He’s raising awareness and lending support in ways …

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How to Host a Holiday Block Party

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The Mazzone Pumpkinfest has been bringing delight to residents on its block for 14 years, but the event didn’t always need the entire block. The event started with just a few tables in front of the Brooklyn location of Mazzone …

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Attract Customers With High-End Loyalty Perks

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If your wholesaler offers a customer loyalty program, you’re likely a participant because you recognize the value of tracking customer purchases and collecting data. But there are opportunities to go beyond the traditional loyalty program to offer customers a truly …

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10 Reasons to Scope Out Your Competitors

Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. Do you know what your big-box competitors are up to? What are they good at? What don’t they do well? Regularly visiting other retail outlets should be part of your competitive strategy …

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A Science Experiment You Can Host in Your Store

Appealing to the next generation of home improvement shoppers can be accomplished with more than a smartphone. Show kids and teens that your operation has the items they need for their next science experiment to capture their business now and …

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Appealing to Kids With a Destination Niche

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Click on the image above to download a PDF of the story. On Saturday mornings at HouseMart Ace Hardware, the customers are slightly younger than average, as children ages 5 to 15 gather to watch a Science Saturday demonstration. In …

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