Shop Small, Shop Local.
It is sometimes hard to find silver linings during a crisis like we are currently facing, however I am finding some in my Facebook news feed. Every day I am seeing posts of people wanting to support local businesses, especially small, locally owned restaurants. It seems neighbors of all age groups have a common concern for our communities, our people, our local businesses, our local restaurants and yes of course, our local kitchen and bath store too. This concern is a call to action, but in an organic way. This is surely not a demand but a way to build back up what is presently being lost. This is what America is all about, this spirit to help our neighbors. This is one way, a very helpful way, to follow through and do it.
Shop Small, Shop Local.
The trend was already in motion to combat very large websites, but this event is something much more serious and personal. It’s affecting us all simultaneously. It’s time when we can see things more clearly. So spread the word and share the why it's important, for many people will not connect that dot so quickly. Spread the word - support your restaurants and other small businesses locally, and the support will come for your local kitchen and bath stores when the storm has rolled away.
Special thanks to Robert Foster of Foster Companies for bringing this thought to our attention and for finding the valuable information on small business loans that can be accessed by clicking the button below.
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DPHA Members' Blog - March 27, 2020.
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Hands On or Hands Off: What Role do you Want to Play?
One of the questions really good designers and showrooms ask of homeowners in
(name of service territory)
is how much they want to be involved in their bath or kitchen renovations. At the end of the day, property owners are involved with every project. It is the responsibility of the designers and showrooms to understand an owner’s dreams, expectations and budgets. This information can only be obtained by asking the right questions and listening intently to responses. After obtaining a big picture objective, savvy showrooms and their designers want to know how involved our clients want to be in day-to-day operations.
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Sales Tips and Industry Thoughts
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Leveraging Your Brick and Mortar Brand: Thoughts from Fellow Jeff Valles
Okay, we all are cooped up at home. Our normal workflow is gone and some of us are making busywork so we feel productive and to keep us from going bonkers.
Now that you have both a clear mind and time, let’s look into some new ways to grow your business. Have you ever thought to leverage your brick and mortar brand and go big time e-commerce? Have you thought about setting up or expanding your online store? Why not?
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How to NOT Annoy the Hell Out of Family Members when Confined
Comedian Jimmy Fallon recently joked, after being confined at home, that he and his wife really like each other. With many states shuttering all nonessential business as a means to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and numerous DPHA members closing their showrooms, there’s a strong possibility that you are spending more time at home than ever before. How do you remain sane when your kids are bouncing off the wall and your usual activities have ground to a halt? Without being able to go to the gym, watch March...
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MANUFACTURER PARTNERS, WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Now, more than ever, we need to focus on DPHA's passion for connection. We would like to connect our membership with one another to make the most productive use of our time at home. Do you have any educational webinars you will be hosting in the coming days or weeks? Please
let us know so we can share with the DPHA community!
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LAUFEN Announces New Representation.
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AUFEN is pleased to announce the appointment of new DPHA member VERTICAL SALES LLC as their new representatives beginning April 1, 2020. Vertical Sales will be covering Southern California, Las Vegas, Arizona and Hawaii. Bobby Dean and Susan Littlebrook, principals, bring years of experience and relationships to their new agency along with energy and know-how.
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New Barn Door Hardware from Regal Brands' Ageless Iron Brings Form and Function to Sliding Doors.
This new Barn Door Hardware offers consistent performance, fantastic durability and long-lasting beauty. The collection includes an expertly engineered track crafted from heavy-duty powder coated steel for smooth operation and a choice of a grip or pull. The grip and flush pull are both meticulously crafted from cast iron and hand-finished by skilled artisans for unique surface textures. Each element can be purchased separately, and the grip and flush pull may be installed together on opposite sides of the door if desired.
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REMINDER: WE NEED YOUR HELP!
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We have partnered with NKBA to gather information from our members on how this crisis is affecting business. When taking this survey, please select the category that best suits you and your business. NKBA will be sharing the results with us so that we can share with our membership.
Please note:
if you have already taken this survey through NKBA, we ask that you take a few minutes to take it again, as we will only be getting the responses from those who take the survey with the below link.
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Superbox by Italian Bathware - Exclusively Distributed by AD Waters in North America.
The Superbox lavatory faucet allows for the simplest gesture of turning on the water to be transformed into one that is amusing and playful
with its lever joystick to steer,
just like a video game. The absence of an aerator allows the water to flow neatly and sharply from the spout, as fast as a superhero’s blade. Superbox is proudly designed and manufactured in Italy by Italian Bathware, who’s bold creativity stems from a love for their culture, country and strong values. The complete bathroom series, from lavatory faucets to tub filler applications, is offered in polished chrome, brushed nickel, matte black and brushed gold.
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Buster + Punch Launches LINEAR Hardware Collection.
LINEAR is a range of elegant, small-scale cabinet handles inspired by fashion accessory hardware. Diamond-milled from solid metals, the range features new signature linear knurl pattern and machined torx screws. LINEAR features new hardware products - L-BAR and PRECIOUS BAR and new finishes – GUN METAL and BURNT STEEL. The range also includes reimaginations of the FURNITURE KNOB and PULL BAR and will also be available in classic finishes - steel, brass and black.
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Kymberly B Weiner
Director of Marketing & Sales
Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association (DPHA)
504.475.8111
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