Suppliers

Essential reading for retailers and suppliers in the home improvement market

DIY

Access equipment From Ladder stabilisers to Towers	Hand tools From Braces to Wrenches
Adhesives and sealants From Acrylic sealants to Wood adhesives	Kitchens From Assembled kitchens to Worktops
Bathroom accessories From Ceramic accessories to Wood accessories	Lighting From Bulbs and tubes to Worklights
Batteries From Alkaline batteries to Zinc carbon batteries	Paint From Emulsion to Undercoats and primers
Building products From Aggregates to Worktops	Plumbing From Boilers to Valves
Car accessories	Power tools From Angle grinders to Wire wheels
Decorating tools From Knives & scrapers to Roller trays	Protective clothing From Ear protection to Kneepads
Door furniture From Brass to Wood	Sanding and Abrasives
Electrical accessories From Extension leads to Time switches	Security products From Alarms to Window locks
Fillers From Exterior to Ready-to-use	Storage systems From Shelving to Storage crates
Fire safety From Escape ladders to Smoke alarms	Tiles From Ceramic floor tiles to Tiling tools
Fixings and fastenings From Hooks to Staplers and staples	Timber From Blockboard to Veneers
Flatpack furniture From Bedroom furniture to Storage	Wallcoverings From Blown vinyl to Woodchip
Flooring and floorcoverings From Carpets to Wood flooring	Window furnishings From Austrian blinds to Vertical blinds
General Hardware from Hooks and hangers to Tubes and fittings	Woodcare From Creosote substitutes to Woodstains

Garden

Aquatics From Filters to Water features	Garden power tools From Brush cutters to Shredders
Barbecues From Building kits to Charcoal	Garden sundries From Canes to Propagators
Clothing From Casual clothing to Umbrellas	Giftware From Books to Textiles
Compost From Accelerators to Peat-free	Live plants From Bedding to Trees & shrubs
Fertilisers & chemicals From Fertiliser spreaders to Weedkillers	Paving and walling From Brick to Stone
Garden buildings From Conservatories to Timber	Pest Control
Garden furniture From Cane to Tubular steel	Pet goods From Pet bedding to Wild bird care
Garden hand tools From Cultivators to Trowels	Pots and planters From Ceramic to Stone
Garden Leisure	Seeds From Bulbs to Vegetable
Garden lighting From Aquatic to Solar	Watering and irrigation From Hose end accessories to Watering timers

Housewares

Bakeware From Bakeware to Tools & gadgets	Kitchenware From Barware to Woodware
Cleaning From Brushes & brooms to Vacuum cleaners	Laundrycare From Airers to Steam generators
Cookware From Cast aluminium to Steamers	Small electrical appliances From Blenders to Toasters
Foodprep From Cutting boards to Worktop savers	Tabletop From Casual cutlery to Tabletop textiles

Services

Packaging From Glass to Blister Packs	Service providers From advisory organisations to website design
Point of Sale and Merchandising Services From Promotions to Display Materials	Wholesalers

What do you think?

Which product lines are hardest to merchandise?

With all the extra social distancing measures retailers have been forced to put in place, floor planning, product positioning, creative merchandising and POS displays are more crucial than ever.
But which of the following product categories do you feel are the most challenging to merchandise?

Decorating
Tools
Hardware
Ironmongery
Homewares/kitchen items
Gardenware
Pet/bird care
Storage
Other

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