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Dan Tratensek, Publisher of Hardware Retailing magazine, sits down with industry veterans to get the latest scoop on the industry and their business.
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Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Today, we talk to Darrin Stern from Koelnmesse Inc., which produces the International Hardware Fair and the SPOGA/GAFA lawn and garden show. Both these global events are going full-steam ahead for 2021 and Darrin will share how they plan on doing this safely and why North American attendees and exhibitors should make these shows part of their New Year's plans.
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
On this edition of Taking Care of Business, we talk to Emily DeMarco from the National Hardware Show. She shares what attendees and exhibitors can expect from this year's virtual event, scheduled for Oct. 12-15. To register or demo the event, head to www.nationalhardwareshow.com.
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
On this episode, we talk with Marc Hamer, Orgill Inc.’s first-ever Chief Digital and Information Officer to learn about how one of the industry’s oldest wholesalers is fully embracing technology to drive growth and create operational efficiencies.
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
In the final installment of our series on this year’s Young Retailer of the Year Awards, we talk to Scott Wright, executive director of NRHA’s Retail Leadership Institute, about the impact of the awards, what they represent and what everyone can learn from watching them.
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
On this episode, we chat with 2020 Young Retailer of the Year honoree Cody Goeppner from Bleyhl Co-Op in Grandview, Washington. We also speak to Teesee Murray from Epicor, one of this year’s program sponsors.
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
On this episode, we visit with 2020 Young Retailer of the Year honoree Weston Jacobs from Weakley-Watson Hardware in Brownwood, Texas. We also speak to Dave Lewis from IPG, one of this year’s program sponsors.
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
This week we sit down with Do it Best President and CEO Dan Starr to learn about how business is shaping up for the co-op, the latest on its recent announcement about working with the Nation's Best retail group and discuss the concept of "disruption" in the industry.
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
On today's episode, we visit with 2020 Young Retailer of the Year honoree Sam Olson from Buffalo Hardware in Buffalo, South Dakota. Sam shares his thoughts on his journey in the industry and the role independent business owners can play to elevate their communities. We also speak to Mike Nelson from MiTek, one of this year's program sponsors.
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
In this episode, we learn why veteran industry analyst Fred Miller, president of Consumer Specialists, says there "has never been a single force that has so significantly shaped the home improvement market" as much as COVID-19. Listen in to what Miller learned from his new consumer research into how COVID will shape homeowner behavior for years to come.
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
In our next visit with a Young Retailer of the Year award winner, we talk to Ryan Buck of Buck's Home Building Centre and New Germany Home Hardware. We also chat with Bill Sokol from Pony Jorgensen about the company's commitment to the independent channel.