Readers Respond: All Hands on Deck
For many Americans, the summit of outdoor living begins with a big beautiful deck. For hardware and building supply dealers in the decking business, sales begin with a knowledgeable and service-oriented staff.
But that’s just the beginning. There are all kinds of products, brands and services that can boost a retailer’s deck business. The latest HBSDealer poll question points to several of them. Specifically, HBSDealer asked: “What will be the key to selling more decks in 2019?”
After nearly 200 voters (selecting up to two answers each), the results are as follows:
• Major deck brands, 18%;
• Wide product assortment, 18%;
• Installed services, 15%;
• Contractor references, 14%;
• New products, 14%;
• Deck design services, 13%
• In-store events, 6%; and
• Other, 2%
The survey is available on the right side of the page. (Or scroll down your mobile device.)
But that’s just the beginning. There are all kinds of products, brands and services that can boost a retailer’s deck business. The latest HBSDealer poll question points to several of them. Specifically, HBSDealer asked: “What will be the key to selling more decks in 2019?”
After nearly 200 voters (selecting up to two answers each), the results are as follows:
• Major deck brands, 18%;
• Wide product assortment, 18%;
• Installed services, 15%;
• Contractor references, 14%;
• New products, 14%;
• Deck design services, 13%
• In-store events, 6%; and
• Other, 2%
The survey is available on the right side of the page. (Or scroll down your mobile device.)