Handling upset customers Hank Darlington July 20, 2017 Twice in the past week I have witnessed a confrontation between a customer and a stores salesperson. Read More
Time-management tips Hank Darlington June 16, 2017 I always have prided myself on being a pretty good time manager.Read More
How's your showroom team? Hank Darlington May 18, 2017 Every once in a while we all come upon an outstanding customer-service experience.Read More
Keeping retail customers, Part 2 Hank Darlington April 27, 2017 In my last article I covered five important points that RWS learned from its survey of almost 1,800 consumers of durable goods.Read More
Keeping customers in the digital age Hank Darlington March 27, 2017 Being an independent retailer/wholesaler of durable goods today is not for the faint of heart. Read More
Bringing your business into the future, Part 2 Hank Darlington January 26, 2017 Omnichannel today is cross-channel being done well. Read More
Bring your business into the future Hank Darlington December 23, 2016 Omnichannel is a multichannel approach to sales and marketing that seeks to provide the customer with a seamless shopping experience. Read More
How can you run your business if you don't know how you're doing? Hank Darlington November 17, 2016 My single biggest concern and frustration in this industry has been and continues to be poor business-management habits.Read More
Inside the ROHL acquisition This prompted me to ask Lou Rohl, CEO of ROHL, a few questions concerning the acquisition. Hank Darlington October 25, 2016 On Friday, Aug. 19, I received a call from my good friend, Ken Rohl, who shared that ROHL was being acquired by Fortune Brands.Read More
How to deliver great customer service But, just what does “exceptional customer service” and “exceptional customer experiences” really mean? Hank Darlington September 29, 2016 The secret to delivering exceptional customer service to the folks coming through your showroom doors. Read More