As many businesses struggle with competition from e-commerce giants, a new article from financial magazine The Motley Fool shines a light on Tractor Supply Co.’s digital achievements. The article says the company’s e-commerce growth has doubled for 29 consecutive quarters. …
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In Conversation: True Value CEO Reflects on 2019 Fall Reunion
During the True Value 2019 Fall Reunion, president and CEO John Hartmann took time to speak to Hardware Retailing about how the company’s new supply chain upgrades, digital marketing programs and other new initiatives will empower the retailers who choose …
Read More »True Value Focuses on the Future at 2019 Fall Reunion
Thousands of independent home improvement retailers gathered in Chicago Oct. 3-6 to celebrate True Value’s 2019 Fall Reunion. For retailers and True Value leadership alike, it was a chance to share success stories, explore special buying opportunities and look ahead …
Read More »In Case You Missed It: Great Lessons From the Past Year of Hardware Retailing
Operating an independent home improvement business is no small feat. Even though your store hours may say one thing, you know that thinking of how to better your operation doesn’t stop, even when the doors are locked and the lights …
Read More »Middleburgh PRO Hardware Helps a Town Rebuild
In 2018, Middleburgh PRO Hardware received its town’s Business of the Year award, an honor giving tribute to a business with an extraordinary history of supporting its community. Rich and Heather Vilegi, store owners, have never faltered in giving back …
Read More »3 Changes Retailers Should Know About Google Ads
For many small business owners, Google Ads is a powerful component of their marketing strategy. Retailers can create their own digital ads and target them precisely to their intended audience, allowing a sharper ad focus than other methods. But the …
Read More »Using Digital Strategies to Grow Closer to Customers
Finding ways to grow closer to customers is paramount for independent home improvement operators. By establishing a more personal connection with customers, retailers can solidify their reputations as must-shop destinations. Zach Williams says how home improvement products are marketed, …
Read More »PRO Group’s Approach to Marketing
Traditional advertising combined with the latest tools in digital media give PRO Group a comprehensive marketing program to help retailers promote their businesses. Regardless of the media used, PRO emphasizes ease of use and integration across the platforms. Print Advertisements …
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