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4. Expanding Into New Product friendly home improvement solutions.
Categories The future of independent retail
To stay competitive and meet is all about adaptability, innovation,
evolving customer needs, consider and putting your customer first. By INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
adding new product categories that personalizing the experience, using
are gaining popularity. smart technology, and creating
Wellness and Outdoor Living: More engaging shopping spaces, retailers Alleguard .................................................................7

homeowners are investing in outdoor can differentiate themselves from the Atlas Polar ...............................................................5
spaces like kitchens, saunas, and competition. Staying on top of trends
relaxing backyard areas. Products that and offering the products customers Auto-Stak Systems (Canada) Inc. ................11
connect indoor and outdoor spaces, want will not only increase profits but BIK Hydraulics ....................................................25
like comfortable seating or retractable also help build long-lasting loyalty,
screens and heaters, are on the rise. ensuring success for your store in Castle Building Centres ..outside back cover
Smart Home Technology: Smart 2025 and beyond. Home Hardware ................................................23
home solutions are in high For additional information on how
demand as homeowners seek more to update your store. Please contact LBMAO App .........................................................26
convenience and security. These Valerie Stark at BMF. Her email is
items can also encourage customers vstark@bmfonline.com Nicholson and Cates Limited ......inside back
to buy complementary products, like cover
automated lighting, HVAC controls,
and security enhancements, creating Nu-Forest Products (Canada) Inc. ..................9
natural cross-selling opportunities. Polytarp Products .....................................................13
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly
Products: With growing environmental Sellick Equipment ....................................................10

awareness, customers are increasingly Sexton Group ..............................inside front cover
choosing green building materials,
energy-efficient appliances, and eco-

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