Ready For The Rush? Why Connected Commerce Matters When Peak Trading Begins
As retailers move into the final months of the year, the pressure begins to build. Winter demand, seasonal promotions and the run-up...
New EU-Wide Product Repair Rules Come into Force
New EU rules have come into force that are designed to encourage consumers to repair rather than replace products and so tackle...
Driving Growth Through Specialist Brands and Technical Expertise
For hardware stores and builders merchants success increasingly depends on offering more than product availability alone. Customers are looking for trusted brands,...
In Memory of Derrick Laing
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Derrick Laing has passed away suddenly....
Keeping It In The Family
“Nine in Ten Young Adults” would consider following family into the trades according to new Chadwicks Group Research* highlighting strong interest in...
Why some hardware stores just feel easier to shop
Understanding how your store influences customer behaviour.
This article is part of our series exploring how independent hardware retailers...
The Viability Gap: Why empty buildings above our shops stay empty – and what...
Triona Stack, MRIAI BArch MArchSc, Architect and Research Scientist at the Centre for Irish Towns, UCD, shares findings from the Vacant to...
Small Benefit Exemption explained
The Hardware Journal asked Michael O'Leary, Tax Partner at PKF Brenson Lawlor, to update and clarify some issues around the 'Small Benefit...
Dulux Heritage -Leading the Way on Interior Paint
This year, Dulux Heritage continues to invest in driving brand awareness. As proud sponsors of this year’s...
United Hardware Completes Acquisition of Expert Hardware
The transaction strengthens support for independent hardware retailers and accelerates the growth of both the Homevalue and Expert Hardware brands across Ireland.
