In the end, those big box HI stores have a massive share to claim, and opportunity is present. When shoppers do go to a big box HI retailer for parts, close rates for the sale are about 5 to 10 percent higher. Consumers want to buy parts from these stores; data shows they buy at these stores when given the opportunity primarily because of convenience. Enhanced advertising efforts and building up both in-store and online inventory could bring about a major shift and a larger share of the OPE parts market. To read the full article containing this research, visit this link on the TraQline website.
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