Monthly Archives: August 2017
Retail@Google 2017 – Show up, wise up, speed up
The rules of retail have changed. With 64% of all in-store sales influenced by digital activity, today’s consumers are savvier shoppers. More consumers than...
AI, robots and internet of things shape future of home improvement
HAI Chief Executive Annemarie Harte reports from the Fifth Global DIY Summit held recently in Berlin. Delegates heard that Amazon will soon be market...
Edge’s Hardware marks 100 years.
Owned and run by Victor Edge, Edge’s Hardware in Fairview, Dublin recently celebrated 100 years in business.
Beverly, the daughter of owner, Victor Edge, researched...
McAdams and Albany back in business in Monaghan.
Three months on from the devastating fire at the Albany Home Décor store in Market St,
Monaghan, the owners report that business is flying again....
Halo shines brightly in Camolin
Patrick Doyle of Tom Doyle Supplies talks to The Hardware Journal about the recent redesign of the Halo Tiles & Bathrooms flagship showroom in...
Focus Ireland partners with Home Project Centre
Home Project Centre, a 100% privately-owned Irish builders’ providers and DIY business, has announced a two-year partnership with Focus Ireland. The support offered by...
Software innovations streamline business management systems
Builders merchants are increasingly seeking ever-more sophisticated business management software solutions.
According to the IE Domain Registry (IEDR)’s Digital Health Index for Q1 Ireland’s e-commerce...
Insulation helps spur energy efficiency
Renovation works to the value of over €1.4 billion have been put through the Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) scheme since its launch in 2013.
This...
Committed to quality – JH Donnelly expands product range and premises
HAI CEO, Annemarie Harte visited JH Donnelly at its Meath base in Summerhill, recently. Managing Director, Gary Hanan, spoke to her about the company’s...
Wogan’s open new Drogheda premises
Wogan’s recently opened the doors of its 80,000 sq ft premises, the Wogan Build Centre on the North Road in Drogheda.
Its former premises on...
