Cutting the housewares cake: slicing your special piece of the market

Article Abstract:

Discounters and catalog showrooms have been selling more housewares thereby cutting into traditional markets of hardware retailers. Many traditional approaches to housewares merchandising are therefore being tried.

Marketing, Hardware, Catalog showrooms, Housewares

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The lawn and garden 'manicure.' (lawn and garden supplies)

Article Abstract:

Though economic times are difficult, lawn and garden supplies are selling well. Apparently, the fact that a well-maintained yard increases the salability of a house has been the cause of the phenomenon.

Retail nurseries and garden stores, Economic aspects, Equipment and supplies, Garden centers (Retail), Turf management

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The productivity challenge

Article Abstract:

Difficult economic times require a response from the managers of retail outlets in terms of increased efficiency and consequent increased productivity.

Retail stores, Statistics, Stores

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