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Weldbend Supports 10 Percent Tariff on Chinese Fittings, Flanges

September 20, 2018

The tariff covers imports of butt weld pipe fittings and carbon steel flanges from China.

J.C. Whitlam Talon Anaerobic PTFE Thread Sealant

September 20, 2018

The Anaerobic PTFE Thread Sealant is excellent for prefab applications.

Appropriate Designs Releases HydroSketch

September 19, 2018

Cloud-based software tool for making piping and electrical schematics associated with hydronic systems.

Navien Begins Distribution of NFB Fire Tube Boilers

September 19, 2018

In-house designed and manufactured patented heat exchanger takes fire tube technology to a completely new level.

MORSCO HVAC Supply Acquires Ott Distributors

September 19, 2018

Deal marks first MORSCO HVAC Supply branch on the East Coast.

HARDI Affirms Support for Industry Collaboration on State-Level HFC Phase Down

September 19, 2018

The association hopes to achieve a more reasonable sell–through period.

LUXE Linear Shower Drain – Tile Insert

September 19, 2018

New drains designed to be flush with the actual shower-flooring surface to create the illusion of water vanishing into the floor.

Showroom & Sales

10 Ways to Showcase Showroom Products

Visual merchandising uses floor plans, lighting, color and technology to create an inviting environment for customers.

September 18, 2018

Stephanie Azran

Visual merchandising is a retail practice that has changed drastically in the past few years as technology has made its way into the brick-and-mortar world.

Showroom & Sales

Influence Your Clients Online So They Purchase Offline - Part 1

September 18, 2018

Stephanie Azran

In this two-part series, we want to break down some of the newest research with the goal of helping showroom owners, managers and sales staff understand how a new multichannel buying cycle impacts customer habits and what showrooms can do to stay relevant online and off.

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Soft Skills for Showroom Sales

When hiring, key attributes to look for are listening ability, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

September 18, 2018

Jeff MacDowell

Showrooms must have the right employees and the right customer experience to maximize the opportunity for success in today’s competitive retail marketplace. In a showroom sales environment, hiring for soft skills such as listening ability, enthusiasm and willingness to learn is critical for that success.