The Home Improvement Research Institute’s 2013 Fall Conference will take place Oct. 16 at The Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel and Conference Center with the theme of “Changing Home Improvement Attitudes & Behaviors.” Presentation topics will include future consumer behaviors, …
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Attendees looking for niche categories to add value to their product offerings saw two options front and center at the United Hardware July Buying Market, held July 12-14 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis. In addition to the usual …
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Are your customers proud of their peonies? Crazy about their koi pond? Raving about their roses? Finally found the mulch, rock or pavers they love? Here’s a great opportunity to promote your store by having them tell us about their …
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Knoxville-based House-Hasson Hardware just concluded its dealer market in Sevierville, Tenn., and company officials are reporting marked increases in both vendor and retailer attendance for the event. The company is crediting the increased attendance in part to the decision to …
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Michael Parr, Cascade Wholesale Hardware, left, meets with Mark Marotto, Perfect Vision, at the 2013 GMC in Atlanta. Distributors affiliated with PRO Group, Inc. and Val-Test met with manufacturers during the Group Merchandising Conference, held June 17-19 at the Embassy …
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House-Hasson Hardware has constructed a “buy local” electronic tool for its more than 2,000 independent hardware store and lumberyard dealers. The program, designed to give retailers more flexibility in advertising and branding, will be unveiled at House-Hasson’s Summer Dealer Market, …
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To watch the full video, click here. In addition to managing all aspects of the business including financial and operational execution, Courtemanche oversaw Hensel’s niche expansion projects in departments like kitchen, furniture, appliances, barbecue and old-fashioned candy. Her vision for …
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To watch the full video, click here. After working for the National Lumber Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA), Stine returned to his family’s 12-store operation to help develop a stronger online presence. Since then, Stine integrated e-commerce functionality into the …
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