GRIP Success Library
Learn Online From The Best In the Business
Elias Amash, CEO, GRIP
GRIP’s Free Resources
Designed to Support Our Retail Partners
Educating retailers is one of the smartest investments a hardware distributor can make. When store teams fully understand a product’s purpose, quality, and application, they’re able to guide customers more confidently and recommend the right solutions the first time. This reduces confusion and returns while boosting sales and customer satisfaction. For GRIP, providing consistent, practical training helps retailers stay ahead of new product releases, industry trends, and hands-on best practices — strengthening every link in the distribution chain, strengthening our retailers and strengthening our relationship with our retailers!
Special Reports
Getting educated is part of the job. Staying ahead of this fast changing environment is what we’re all about at GRIP. Our goal is to help you learn more so you can succeed and thrive now and in the coming years.
White Papers & Articles
Our Whitepaper and Articles are a fast way to stay abreast of the new developments in the retail sector. We understand that your time is limited so these quick reads will get right to the point and cover the important topics that you need to know to succeed.
An investment in Knowledge pays the best interest.
Benjamin Franklin
Articles for Success
Discover practical, easy-to-understand articles designed to help you sell smarter, solve problems faster, and grow your hardware business with confidence.
Written for Hardware Retailers
Every article is crafted specifically for the needs of hardware store owners and staff, with real-world examples and industry-focused solutions you can use right away.
All Information is FREE!
Access valuable insights, tips, and training materials—completely free of charge for our retailers. GRIP believes knowledge should be accessible to every retailer in our network.
Access Anytime, Anywhere
Whether you’re in the store, on the go, or at home, you can browse all educational content from any device at your convenience. Learning has never been easier.
Out-achive Your Competition
Stay ahead with proven strategies and expert guidance that help you deliver better service, make informed product choices, and run a more efficient store.
Industry information in one place
Find all the essential hardware knowledge you need right here—organized, searchable, and continually updated to keep you informed and empowered.
The Complete GRIP Success Library
Negotiation Tactics for Retailers: Working with Suppliers to Improve Margins
By Elias Amash
Navigating the Supply Chain Crisis: Strategies for Retailers to Succeed
By Elias Amash
The Retail Innovation Imperative: Keeping Up with Technology and Trends
By Elias Amash
Global Economic Uncertainty: Strategies for Retailers to Stay Resilient
By Elias Amash
Inventory Management Techniques That Maximize Profitability for Retail Businesses
By Elias Amash
Customer Experience Innovations for Retailers: How to Create a Store Environment That Draws People In and Engages Them
By Elias Amash
Why InStore Events Can Be Your Secret Weapon for Attracting Customers to Your Retail Business
By Elias Amash
Why Product Packaging is so Important in Retailing
By Elias Amash
The Importance of Having a Great Retail Staff: Essential Strengths of Frontline Retail Employees
By Elias Amash
The Benefits of Continuous Learning and How to Incorporate It into Your Lifestyle
By Elias Amash
The Science of Habit Formation: Tips for Creating and Maintaining Healthy Habits in Your Personal Life
By Elias Amash
Cultivating Resilience: How to Bounce Back from Life’s Ups and Downs
By Elias Amash
Enhancing Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Improved Relationship Management
By Elias Amash
The Art of Decision Making: Techniques to Make Better Choices Faster in Life and Business
By Elias Amash
Fitness and Productivity: How Regular Exercise Boosts Work Performance
By Elias Amash
Critical Thinking Skills: How to Enhance Your Analytical Abilities
By Elias Amash
Developing a Growth Mindset: WhyIt Matters and How to Foster It
By Elias Amash
Overcoming Procrastination: Practical Steps to Increase Your Productivity
By Elias Amash
Developing a Morning Routine:
By Elias Amash
Building a Strong Personal Brand: Strategies for Success in Any Field
By Elias Amash
Stress Management Techniques for a Balanced Life
By Elias Amash
Navigating the Storm: Managing Retail Inventory During Economic Downturns
By Elias Amash
Understanding Margin and Markup: A Guide for Retail Buyers
By Elias Amash
Handling Supply Chain Disruptions: AGuide for Retail Buyers
By Elias Amash
Time Management Secrets of Highly Successful Purchasing Managers
By Elias Amash
Financial Metrics Every Retail Buyer Should Track
By Elias Amash
Embracing Automation in Retail: Tools for the Modern Retail Buyer
By Elias Amash
Identifying Consumer Trends: Tools and Strategies for Retail Buyers
By Elias Amash
Minimizing Dead Stock: Strategies for Smart Inventory Planning
By Elias Amash
Decoding the Jargon: Essential Terms Every Retail Buyer Should Know
By Elias Amash
How Retailers Can Improve Retail Security and Loss Prevention
By Elias Amash
The Covid Retail Boom: Lessons Learned and Cautionary Tales The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to various sectors…
By Elias Amash
How Post Purchase Customer Experience Can Improve Customer Retention for Retailers
By Elias Amash
How to Blend the Physical and Digital Worlds for Retailers to Increase Sales
By Elias Amash
The Science Behind Impulse Buying and How to Encourage it in Retail Stores
By Elias Amash
How Retailers can Improve Customer Loyalty
By Elias Amash
Why Packaging Matters in Retailing: A Consistent Message Builds Customer Loyalty
By Elias Amash
What is Frictionless Shopping and How Can You Deliver It?
By Elias Amash
What Will Retail Stores Look Like in the Future?
By Elias Amash
How to be a great retail buyer
By Elias Amash
The Importance of Having Reliable Suppliers for Retailers
By Elias Amash
The Importance of Building Company Culture in the Retail Industry
By Elias Amash
What is Web3 and How Will It Impact My Retail Business?
By Elias Amash
The “New” Factor: How Innovative New Products Attract New Customers for Retailers
By Elias Amash
Top Strategies to Create a Frictionless Retail Customer Experience
By Elias Amash
The Importance of Connecting eCommerce and Brick & Mortar Retail Operations
By Elias Amash
The Science Behind Impulse Buying and How to Encourage it in Retail Stores
By Elias Amash
How Retailers can Improve Customer Loyalty
By Elias Amash
Buy Now, Pay Later is Making it into Retail Stores in a Big Way
By Elias Amash
Affordability Is Top of Mind for Retail Customers Today
By Elias Amash
How to Reboot Customer Loyalty for Retail Businesses
By Elias Amash
8 Strategies for Retailers to Get More Traffic to Their Website
By Elias Amash
Retail Labor Report: The Great Retailer Reset Has Arrived
By Elias Amash
Supply Chain Forecast – Massive Volatility and Unpredictability Ahead
By Elias Amash
Critical Thinking Skills can Level-Up Your Leadership
By Elias Amash
IQ Gets Your Hired and EQ Gets You Promoted
By Elias Amash
How Much do Retail Purchasing Managers Make and How they Can Get a Raise
By Elias Amash
How to Become a Better Buyer through Continuous Education
By Elias Amash
Company Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast Every Day
By Elias Amash
Out of Stock meas Out of Business.
By Elias Amash
The Tipping Point and Why People Still Matter
By Elias Amash
Executive Briefing: Current State of Sourcing Products in China
By Elias Amash
Turbulent Times in the Retail Industry with Higher Prices Ahead for Consumers
By Elias Amash
Inventory is your Ultimate Competitie Advanage
By Elias Amash
The Secret to Telling Your Brand’s Story With Immersive Retail Design
By Elias Amash
Brand Ambassador Report
By Elias Amash
Yes, It Is Possible To ‘Derisk’ a Business
By Elias Amash
Becoming a Destination Business
By Elias Amash
Inventory Management: Battle with a Double Edged Sword
By Elias Amash
Get Started
Getting Started With GRIP’s Success Education Library
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Start with the topics most relevant to your store today. Whether it’s merchandising, product knowledge, or customer service, begin with what will make an immediate impact.
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Bookmark a few “quick win” articles. Many pieces can be read in under 5 minutes and will give you fast, practical improvements without feeling overwhelming.
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Explore one category at a time. Our content is organized by theme—focus on a single area each visit to learn efficiently and avoid information overload.
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Share key articles with your team. Training works best when everyone is on the same page. Use these articles to spark discussions and improve store performance together.
Testimonials
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“GRIP has demonstrated the sort of proactive and responsive corporate mindset that builds value and fosters both satisfaction in the choice of business partner and sustainable growth in product sales.“
Merchandise Manager
“It really has come down to customer service and delivery. When we ask for something, GRIP comes through every time. When GRIP promises a shipment, it is there on time and complete.”
Dave Levesseur
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