Adding pet and bird products to your hardware store can significantly boost sales and customer loyalty. With the South African pet care market projected to grow beyond R14 billion by the end of 2026/2027, this is a lucrative opportunity for hardware retailers to tap into a resilient and growing demand. Pet and bird products, such […]
Discover how Vermont Sales’ Arts, Crafts and Special Things Expo turns festive creativity into retail wins. From two-month Christmas campaigns to smart merchandising and project bundles, see the practical ideas helping stores boost basket size and profit this season—plus ready-to-use displays you can implement now.
South Africans are turning to retailers for dependable water security as municipal systems strain and costs rise. Discover how smart partnerships and in‑store ranges—from storage and filtration to pressure and backup—can help households build resilience, trust and continuity, while unlocking sustainable growth for your store.
Unlock higher margins and fewer returns with our Retailer’s Guide to Hand Tools. Discover best‑selling SKUs, quality markers, merchandising tips, and training ideas to sharpen your range and win DIY shoppers.
GARDENA South Africa names Daylin‑Boyd Gibbons as general manager from 1 September 2025, succeeding Rob Chapman. With deep experience in retail ops, supply chain and digital, including Apple Africa and Lifestyle Home & Garden, Gibbons sets a bold course—discover his plan and what it means for the trade.
Expand your window décor category with Ledaine Trading’s Décor Depot—an established leader offering a turnkey, vertically integrated partnership across import, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and service. Access ready-made, cut-to-measure and premium custom blinds, shutters and hardware—fast, profitable, and hassle-free—plus retailer-focused support designed to drive sales and simplify operations.
Steel and Pipes Centurion launched South Africa’s first INGCO Concept Store, turning a dead T‑off into a high‑impact destination with crowds queueing from 5am despite the Springboks vs All Blacks clash. Discover the signage, store design and launch tactics behind the turnout—and how to replicate the pull in your store.
Unlock repeat sales and customer trust with our practical guide to plasters, paints, and painting gear—covering prep essentials, smart add-ons, and merchandising tips to make your hardware store the first choice for every DIYer and contractor.
Make every centimetre count with Superflex’s new compact counter display: a bold, space‑saving unit showcasing 25 five‑packs of slimline cutting discs. Designed for steel and stainless, these fully reinforced discs deliver fast, clean cuts with less oxidation and burrs—see how they boost impulse sales.
INGCO’s bold Shop‑in‑Shop is reshaping hardware retail—driving footfall, basket size and brand loyalty with standout value and performance. Be first to secure your space and see how this turnkey concept can power your in‑store takeover and margins.
