The next time you head to your distributor market, keep in mind that you can find more than new products or inventory there. You may discover your next great idea. That’s what happened with Joe DeRoest, owner of Joe’s Hardware …
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What’s in a Niche?
At Hooten’s Hardware, we’re all about selling hardware. We’ve got the products consumers need, whether they’re professional builders looking for enough lumber to build houses or DIYers who need just one more quart of Superman Blue to finish their son’s …
Read More »Four Tips for Merchandising Wild Bird Feed and Feeders
Spring migration is one of the best times of year for bird watching as birds display brighter coloring for nesting season. After a record-breaking cold winter that skyrocketed wild bird feed sales nationwide awareness of this popular outdoor activity and …
Read More »Picking Your Succession Planning Advisers
Regardless of who is going to buy your business (a family member, key employee or someone else in the industry), the advisers you choose to work with will be very important to the successful transition of your company. Most of …
Read More »Four Ways to Add Value to Your Grilling Assortment
The downside of grills is that everybody sells them. Big boxes, discount stores and specialty stores all feature grills, but selling accessories and services can one-up the competition and lead to increased sales. Carrying charcoal, propane, grill brushes, turners, smoking …
Read More »Heavy Lifting: Retailers, Suppliers Weather the Storm
Retailers can’t predict the future, but if they’re preparing for seasonal and inclement weather, they have to try. If they guess incorrectly, they might find the disruption in product delivery can be as catastrophic as the weather itself. By looking …
Read More »Bring in the Pros: Color Consultants Help Customers Find the Perfect Colors
Just about every home improvement store offer paint assortments. So how can you make yours stand out? One way is by offering the services of an in-store color consultant, who can help overwhelmed customers choose the perfect colors for their …
Read More »You’ve Got Mail: Try In-Store Mail Services
Just like any other retailer, Jeff Tilem receives regular shipments of new inventory for his store. But he also receives packages other store owners may not expect—like a model’s wardrobe shipped from Turkey. Tilem, owner of Pioneer Hardware in Beverly …
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