Hardware

Within the hardware and fastener category rests decorative hardware. Unlike most items in this category, decorative hardware purchases aren’t born of necessity. While a customer needs screws, bolts and nails immediately for almost any task, decorative hardware is a space where customers can browse and ensure they find doorknobs, drawer pulls and handles that perfectly match their personal style. With its low inventory requirements, relatively high margins and the fact that category purchases often represent one piece of a much larger construction or renovation project, decorative hardware merits a close examination from every retailer.