Hardware Retailing back issues from September 2007:
Create customer relationships buyers/sellers both benefit.(In Perspective)
Sep 01, 2007; ... One of the many reasons independent hardware and home center merchants continue to thrive is that they provide a "high touch" shopping experience that keeps customers coming back for more. As owners, most retailers feel it is essential to have a one-on-one personal connection ...
Furniture and fudge the hit-and-miss world of niches.(Taking Care of Business)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Have you ever wandered into a store ... for anything ... and stumbled upon a product or display of products that has absolutely nothing to do with the store you're in? This recently happened to my wife and me as we were doing some shopping on a Sunday afternoon. A ...
Ace hardware seeking to convert to member-owned corporation.(NewsMakers: reporting on the industry)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Ace Hardware Corp. is giving serious consideration to a significant change in its business. After 30 years as a cooperative, the company is considering converting to a traditional member-owned corporation. This change would be contingent on a favorable vote by a majority of shareholders. ...
True value reports strong earnings growth but flat sales.(NewsMakers: reporting on the industry)(TruServ Corp.)(Financial report)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... True Value Company reported net margin of $270 million for the second quarter ended June 30, a 12.5 percent increase from $24.0 million reported last year The company attributed the improved profitability to lower labor expenses, better recovery on inventory liquidations and a favorable ...
Cost of goods imported from China expected to rise.(NewsMakers: reporting on the industry)
Sep 01, 2007 ... A change in policy in China is expected to have a significant impact on the cost of many popular items sold by hardware/home improvement retailers. For many years the Chinese government has been levying a 17 percent value-added tax on all exported products. However, the ...
House-Hasson holds dealer market in Cincinnati.(NewsMakers: reporting on the industry)
Sep 01, 2007 ... House-Hasson Hardware Co. held its Summer Dealer Market for the first time in Cincinnati, June 28-30. It was House-Hasson Night at Great American Ballpark on June 29 as President Don Hasson threw out the first pitch to Vice President of Merchandising Allen Winn before the ...
Don's lumber PRO hardware wins Cosgrave Memorial Award for 2007.(NewsMakers: reporting on the industry)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Denver-based PRO Hardware has named Don's Lumber PRO Hardware of Greensburg, Ky., the winner of the 2007 Paul L. Cosgrave Memorial Award. The company, owned by the Basham family, was also recognized as the 2006 PRO Hardware Retailer of the Year for Wallace Hardware Company at Wallace's ...
Koelnmesse.(INDUSTRY NEWS At a Glance)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Presidents Council has recently partnered with Koelnmesse to promote the organization's mix of ...
Simonton Windows.(INDUSTRY NEWS At a Glance)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Simonton Windows has named Andy ...
Ideal Industries Inc.(INDUSTRY NEWS At a Glance)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Ideal Industries Inc. has appointed ...
Home Depot.(INDUSTRY NEWS At a Glance)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Robert Nardelli, who resigned earlier this year as chairman and ...
Lowe's Canada.(INDUSTRY NEWS At a Glance)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Doug Robinson resigned as president of ...
Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH).(INDUSTRY NEWS At a Glance)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH) has ...
Masco Corp.(INDUSTRY NEWS At a Glance)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Masco Corp. has named Rob Brown president and chief operating ...
Debbie Supply Inc.(INDUSTRY NEWS At a Glance)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Debbie Supply Inc. in East Rochester, N.Y., owned by ...
BrassCraft.(INDUSTRY NEWS At a Glance)
Sep 01, 2007 ... BrassCraft has promoted Beth ...
Midwest Quality Gloves Inc.(INDUSTRY NEWS At a Glance)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Midwest Quality Gloves Inc. has received the 2007 Outstanding ...
Imperial Home Hardware.(INDUSTRY NEWS At a Glance)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Owner Joe Cimicata celebrated the 40th anniversary of his business, ...
Wallace Hardware Co.(INDUSTRY NEWS At a Glance)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Wallace Hardware Co, hosted its ...
Worldwide DIY Council.(INDUSTRY NEWS At a Glance)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Worldwide DIY Council has reached an agreement with London's DIY & ...
Marvin's plans to open new store in Alabama.(Newsmakers: reporting on the industry)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Marvin's Building Materials and Home Centers, based in Leeds, Ala., has announced plans for a new store in Oneonta, Ala. The store, which is expected to open in mid-November 2007, is currently under construction at a former Piggly Wiggly site. It will include a 38,000-square-foot store ...
Home Depot reports declining sales and earnings; fires four purchasing managers for kickback scheme.(Newsmakers: reporting on the industry)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Home Depot reported fiscal 2007 second quarter earnings of $1.6 billion, down 15 percent from the same period in fiscal 2006. Earnings from continuing operations in the second quarter were $1.5 billion, compared to 2006 second quarter earnings from continuing operations of ...
You can always find an Ellis at oldest family-run business in Illinois.(ANNIVERSARIES)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Ellis Ace Hardware and Rental in Seneca, Ill., is celebrating a major milestone this year--its 135th year in business. That impressive length of time makes it the oldest family-run business in Illinois, having been operated by the same family since it was founded in 1872. "There ...
A little space for big returns.(TRAFFIC BUILDERS)(Belleville PRO Hardware )(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Some small investments can pay off big. Belleville PRO Hardware in Belleville, Mich., installed a fax machine and two copiers that bring in a lot of customers and hardly take up any space in the store. "They both entail very little effort and are a big draw for the store," says Owner Mike ...
Dealer attracts new customers with refurbished appliances.(NICHE CATEGORIES)
Sep 01, 2007 ... It's out with the old and in with the old at Buckeye Lake PRO Hardware in Buckeye Lake, Ohio. The hardware store has had a boom year with its line of refurbished appliances. The retailer buys used and dented refrigerators, washers, dryers and dishwashers from a company that ...
If the shoe fits, sell it.(Check Outs: Merchandising, Promotion & Operations Ideas)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Customers at S & J Farm and Feed in West Monroe, La., don't just buy footware for work; they buy it for show. Owner Jack Clampit knows his hobby farmer customers like to put on the ritz when they're riding their horse, so he stocks a wide range of styles of cowboy boots. His clothing ...
Filling a niche: using unique categories to stand out and drive sales.
Sep 01, 2007; ... Thinking outside the box, many hardware retailers are finding that adding the right niche can increase customer traffic and help them stand out from the competition. BUT AS MOST RETAILERS HAVE LEARNED, not just any niche will do the job. It must be right for a given market, ...
A commitment to serve: NRHA's new President Dick Thomes keeps up tradition.(NRHA PRESIDENT)(Cover story)
Sep 01, 2007; ... In Minnesota, when the snow is on the ground you root for the Vikings. When there is no snow, you pull for the Twins. So when Dick Thomes, a long-time Twins season-ticket holder, had the opportunity to go see his beloved team compete in the World Series in 1991, there wasn't ...
Fall 2007 product preview: hardware retailing's fall 2007 product preview section highlights all of the hot, new items you will see on display during the upcoming distributor markets.(Buyers guide)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Use this section as a handy guide as you look for new products to display on your store's shelves or even to create an exciting new niche category within your store. FLAT-SCREEN TV CABLE COVER is designed to help consumers with flat-screen televisions who do the installation ...
In case of emergency.(CONTINGENCY PLANNING)
Sep 01, 2007; ... A contingency plan is sort of like a first-aid kit. You hope that you never have to use it, but when needed, you're thankful to have those bandages handy. Contingency planning means you're prepared, even for the worst TOO MANY TIMES, THOUGH, RETAILERS realize the value of such ...
Grilled to perfection: retailer mixes high-end cooking and outdoor products with hardware.(RETAIL PROFILE)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Many stores have displays that allow customers to get a pretty good idea of how a product looks and works, but Goodwood Hardware & Outdoors goes above and beyond with its high-end kitchen appliances and grills. THE BATON ROUGE, La., store has a simulated kitchen area with ...
Building on success: NHS Canada/hardlines conference draw home improvement channel to Canada.(National Hardware Show )(Conference notes)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Representatives from some of the top companies in the home improvement channel will headline this year's Hardlines Conference in Toronto, which will once again be co-located with the National Hardware Show Canada. SPEAKERS FROM RONA, WAL-MART, TIM-BR MARTS and Orgill will ...
Like a rabbit's foot.(MISTER OSWALD: CREATED BY RUSSELL JOHNSON IN 1927)
Sep 01, 2007 ... BLAZES!! I LOST MY PEN!! THAT LAST CUSTOMER BORROWED IT TO FINISH HIS SUDOKU PUZZLE AND TOOK OFF WITH IT--THAT WAS MY GOOD LUCK PEN-- [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I DIDN'T KNOW YOU WERE SO SUPERSTITIOUS-- [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THAT PEN WAS A ...
Calendar: industry shows, conventions & meetings.(Calendar)
Sep 01, 2007 ... September Ace Hardware Corp. Fall Convention, Denver. Amarillo Hardware. Advantage Fall Market, Amarillo, Texas. Blish-Mize. Fall Customer Buying Market, Overland Park, Kan. Central Farm and Garden. 2007 Dealer Buying Show, Wooster, Ohio. ...
Where congress is heading democratic majority working on employment law, taxes.(Capitol Retail Report)
Sep 01, 2007 ... With Congress on summer break during August, it seemed a good time to look back over activity under Democratic control. There are two areas in which Congress is moving that could lead to trouble for businesses: employment law and taxes. Let's look at employment law first ....