Earlier this month, leaders from the global home improvement community gathered in Copenhagen to attend the 8th Annual Global DIY Summit, which featured presentations, networking events and tours of some of the region’s top retailers. Produced by the European DIY …
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Sell These 5 Home Projects This Summer
Summer is in full swing, and your customers will be heading outside to check off their lists of exterior maintenance projects. Now is the ideal time to promote products you sell that customers need to complete these projects. Here’s a …
Read More »May Inflation Hits Highest Point Since 1981
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers last week, which showed an increase of 1% in May, after rising 0.3% in April, and an inflation rate of 8.6%, the highest the U.S. …
Read More »House-Hasson Summer 2022 Market Sizzles With Deals
With hot deals, new vendors and a chance to connect with fellow dealers, the House-Hasson Summer Spark 2022 Dealer Market convened in Sevierville, Tennessee, on June 9-11. During the event, House-Hasson dealers met new vendors and discovered new products to …
Read More »2022 Cost of Doing Business Study: Numbers You Should Know
Are you ready to identify new financial opportunities for your operation? The deadline to participate in the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) 2022 Cost of Doing Business Study is June 30. The Cost of Doing Business Study delivers …
Read More »Hardware Hank Launches New E-Commerce Site
Hardware Hank, owned by United Hardware, has launched its first e-commerce site. The launch supports the goals of United Hardware’s independently owned member retailers to grow consumer connections in their local communities. “We know that a majority of consumers are …
Read More »U.S. Ports Still Experiencing High Volume
According to the most recent Global Port Tracker report, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, major retail container ports are expected to see near-record volume during June, hindering retailers’ attempts to meet still-high consumer demand. Ports …
Read More »4 Best Practices for Writing Customer Surveys
One of the best ways to engage with your customers is through surveys. Surveys allow you to know what your customers want and need in products and services so you can better cater your offerings, and they also provide insights …
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