Hardware stores are expanding their merchandise lines beyond traditional tools and other supplies. Consumers are now able to find niche novelties and gifts, especially near the register, as a point-of-purchase sales method to drive more revenue. This can benefit indie retailers by not only being able to add on to a sale, but also to […]
tools & hardware
NEBO: LED Tools for Every Consumer
ince LED flashlights hit in a big way over a decade ago, NEBO® has been building an extensive distribution network of independent retailers throughout the country.
The Merchandise Center: From Housewares to Hardware
The Merchandise Center, also known as TMC, is a group of “ninety of the top wholesale players,” says TMC owner Mark Passis.
Bug-A-Salt: The Original Salt Gun
The Bug-A-Salt works on a very simple, very original idea: it shoots a tiny pinch of ordinary table salt with deadly accuracy at flying insects, killing them instantly. From a distance of two to four feet, the gun shoots a six to eight inch shotgun pattern, making it easy to target flies, mosquitoes, and other flying insects on screens, windows, light fixtures or tables.
Rechargeable Flashlights
COAST introduced its latest A Series flashlights at the AAPEX show in Las Vegas. The devices’ Dual Power Flex Charging Systems let users recharge via USB.
Facebook Introducing New Tracking Tool
Tool will allow online retailers to track purchases by members of the social network who have viewed their ads.
Retractable Tool Tether
AGC Enterprises’s apparatus keeps objects close at hand with a 22-inch steel cable that retracts into a small container that clips onto any belt, purse or jacket.
HairScape Solves Cleanups
HairScape and PetScape mats take the hassle out of cleaning up after a quick trim or grooming session.
ScrewGrab
If your customers are mechanics or woodworkers that deal with the ongoing problem of stripped screw heads, the new ScrewGrab product is sure to grab their attention. “The idea behind ScrewGrab is to remove stripped out fasteners easily, without putting in a lot of extra effort,” says company VP, Jeremiah James. “Everyone has had a […]
Retailers Chasing “Bottom (Line) Feeders”
Savvy retailers are finding ways to uncover and discourage bargain-hunting customers, and boosting their own bottom line in the process.
