Hardware-store eyewear should be owned by the general-merchandise buyer, store owner, or manager responsible for practical accessory categories.
Owner responsibilities
Reader-power breadth, sunglass mix, placement, pricing, seasonal depth, and reorders.
Store staff responsibilities
Reset the rack, refill from backstock, and report recurring power or style requests.
Keep the category low-labor
Front-line staff should not need to make assortment decisions; they only need a clear routine and owner to escalate issues to.
Continue: Hardware and Home-Improvement Stores resource center.