Hardware stores should use project and outdoor-work cycles to flex sunglasses and backstock while keeping core reader powers available year-round.
Project seasons
Spring and summer maintenance, yard work, and outdoor projects can increase traffic and sun demand.
Weather
Local conditions matter more than a generic calendar.
Promotional events
Use temporary inventory buffers for events only when the category is likely to receive meaningful extra exposure.
Keep readers functional
Do not let seasonal sunglass depth crowd out reader powers customers need for labels and instructions.
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