The consumer market...lumber, building materials retailers plan for the future
Article Abstract:
Lumber and building materials retailers are finding d-i-yers primary consumers in an economy of slow housing starts. (do-it-yourselfers) Planning for this market requires some different strategies. D-i-yers are doing more complex projects now and desire a wide range of quality and prices in products offered.
Publication Name: Hardware Retailing
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0164-7695
Year: 1982
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Lumber & building materials merchandising
Article Abstract:
The increasing trend toward remodeling existing houses will help contribute to lumber and building materials sales. Retailers may offer DIYers a list of contractors in order to attract their business, too. Product information is important to sales.
Publication Name: Hardware Retailing
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0164-7695
Year: 1983
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Performance counseling: a key to better bossing
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Performance counseling can help the retailer to maintain or improve employee performance. The counseling is accomplished by observing and evaluating employee performance; then, the counseling interview communicates the appraisal to the employee.
Publication Name: Hardware Retailing
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0164-7695
Year: 1984
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