5 Tips for Operating a Rental Business
Many home improvement stores successfully rent tools and equipment to DIY and pro customers. The rental side of their business
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Experts’ Corner
The Strength of Digital in a COVID-19 World
The brick-and-mortar storefront retail world has been challenged for years now by the digital commerce space. At first the Internet
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20 Things That Annoy People at Work
Working alongside other people in business requires you to adjust to different personalities, broken equipment, and everyday old bad habits.
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Eight Simple Visual Merchandising Tips for the Holidays
This holiday season will mark the end of a very tough year. People want to rebound emotionally by finding comfort
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Plan Early for Small Business Saturday
Get ready for Small Business Saturday! Local businesses have been hit hard, but they are fighting to make a comeback.
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3 Ways to Win Customers This Holiday Season
Everyone is accustomed to the holiday selling season starting earlier each year. However, as is the case with most of
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Increase Transactions with Employee Training
There are two fundamental ways for home improvement retailers to increase sales. You can get new customers to shop with
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Raising the Bar on Customer Service
Our society becomes more impatient by the day. Consumers want what they want…and they want it now. Their preferences include
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Growing Emphasis on Convenience for Today’s Consumers
WASHINGTON–Today’s consumers increasingly prioritize convenience when it comes to purchases, and expect retailers to continue to offer innovative ways to
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Creating a Stylish Niche with Housewares
Colorful displays of cookware, kitchen gadgets, and trendy appliances can be an engaging way to create a profitable niche and
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