Competing with big box stores on price is a losing game. But a "$20 instant rebate" sticker on a power tool? That gets customers to buy from you instead of driving to Home Depot.
Get Started →Independent hardware stores and regional chains face brutal competition. Home Depot and Lowe's have buying power you can't match. Amazon has convenience you can't beat.
But here's what they don't have: flexibility. You can run targeted rebate programs faster and more creatively than any corporate behemoth.
Rebate stickers let you offer compelling deals without permanently cutting prices. The customer sees "$15 back on this drill" and thinks they're getting a special deal. You maintain your margins on all the other sales.
Get your tools moving off shelves at independent dealers and distributors. Rebates drive trial of new product lines.
Compete with big box pricing on key items while maintaining margins across your full inventory.
Move slow inventory, push seasonal products, or incentivize contractors to buy specific brands.
Pro customers respond to rebates differently than consumers. Target specific trade customers with tailored programs.
"$25 back on snow blowers" in fall, "$20 back on lawn equipment" in spring - move seasonal inventory before it sits
"$10 back when you try our new cordless line" - get customers to switch from competitors
"$50 back when you buy the drill + battery combo" - increase average transaction size
"Pro rebate: $100 back on orders over $500" - build loyalty with your best customers
Add rebate stickers to slow-moving inventory - more appealing than a "clearance" sign
Hardware purchases are considered purchases. People compare prices, read reviews, think about it. A rebate can tip the decision in your favor.
Unlike groceries or beverages, hardware items are higher ticket. A $20 rebate on a $200 tool is meaningful - worth the 60 seconds to scan and upload a receipt.
And because it's instant PayPal (not a mail-in rebate that takes 8 weeks), the value feels real at the point of purchase.
Most hardware retailers start with a single category test. Pick your highest-competition items - the ones where you lose sales to big box stores - and add rebate stickers.
Run it for a month, see what moves, then expand to other categories.
Tell us about your store or product line. We'll help you design a rebate program that makes sense for your business.
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