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If an operation didn’t already utilize e-commerce and contactless systems before the pandemic, they most likely added them during the shutdowns to better serve their customers. Customers have come to expect these options, so retailers should stay on top of …

Adding or enhancing a niche requires more than ordering products and putting them out in your store. Below are five best practices to guide you in managing inventory in a niche category. To learn more about inventory management for all …

Traditionally, if you wanted to manage your inventory effectively, you relied on efficiencies such as just-in-time delivery, minimal backstock and a reliable sales history. But in one year, everything changed. During the pandemic, consumer demand for home improvement products accelerated. …

There’s much more to discover from the July 2021 edition of Hardware Retailing. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success.

What long-term effects will the pandemic have on the way retailers manage their inventory?  The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) invites all members of the independent home improvement, paint and decorating industry to the upcoming Inventory Management webinar …

What’s your training goal for the new year? The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) makes executing a plan easy, no matter how many team members you have or where there are opportunities in your operation for additional education. Here …

Click the image above to download a PDF of the story. Beware of slow-moving inventory. It lurks in nearly every retail operation. Often called dead inventory, slow-movers are items that, for whatever reason, are just not selling. You know you …