Since 1848, Products as Unique as Our Name - To our customers, the name Hammacher Schlemmer, means many things. It means shopping from one of the most unique and innovative collections of products available anywhere in the world.
It is our mission to enhance our customers' lives by bringing them unique products that either solve problems or further their lifestyle, and eliminate their need to comparison shop by providing them with, not only the best products in the marketplace, but the information supporting the reasons why these products are truly the best.
We have evolved from a hardware store in the Bowery to one of America's oldest, most venerated retailers. But, what has remained constant since 1848 is our dedication to searching for the most unique and innovative products and our commitment to providing unequaled customer service and a guarantee-second to none.
Why is The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute Important for Consumers? The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute was created to serve the community as a consumer advocate. Through our research we provide consumers with knowledge and services for our products. This allows the consumer to make educated and informed purchases without having to spend their time and money researching the many products available.
The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute becomes more important to the consumer as the world becomes smaller through the Internet. With access to more products, the consumer has more to consider, and the Institute becomes a tool to buy only the "Best." The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute looks at all available products in a category and tests them against each other, certifying one product as the "Best." The consumer can come to Hammacher Schlemmer and buy these products, trusting that the Institute has researched and tested them for quality.
The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute is a significant resource for consumers to find the products they want with the quality they expect. The Institute provides information and knowledge to the consumer to make an educated choice on their purchases from the vast number of products available in today's market.