Invest in your people, explore new products and discover retail technology solutions at the 2022 NHPA All-Industry Conference on April 5-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The conference will deliver industry-specific educational programming and networking opportunities for show attendees. Retailer panel discussions will cover topics and innovations affecting retailers today.
Learn more about the conference panels and panelists below—and if you haven’t already, register to attend the conference, co-located with the National Hardware Show, here.
NHPA Top Guns Awards
The NHPA Top Guns Awards recognize retailers who are pillars of innovation, commitment and passion for the independent home improvement channel.
Stacy Bivona, Vice President of Nebraska Market, Builders
Elliot Greenberg, President & CEO, JC Licht
Pat Sullivan, Owner, Sullivan Hardware
Keep Your Pro Promises
For retailers who serve contractors and other home improvement professionals, offering perks for loyalty can be the difference between a recurring customer and a long-term relationship.
Brian Johnson, Retail Manager, Sunpro
Dave Hoglund, Vice President of Purchasing, Builders
How Retailers Are Taking on Tech
Independent retailers continue to invest in strategic technology solutions to attract and retain customers whose expectations have changed over the last two years.
Eric Hassett, Owner, Hassett Ace Hardware
Adam Gunnett, Director of IT and Marketing, Busy Beaver
Jade Haynie, General Manager, Northwest Hardware
Creating the Ultimate Customer Experience
Creating an inviting experience is key to customer retention, and independent retailers have the flexibility to adapt to their customers’ shifting expectations.
Rodney Bullion, Director of Learning and Development, TAL Holdings LLC
Ned Green, Owner and President, Weider’s Hardware
Darryl Zunker, President, Pintura Paint
Insights From Young Retailers
Meet some of the 2022 NHPA Young Retailer of the Year honorees as they share about their journeys as retailers and what their goals are for the future.
Kyle Adair, Operator, Maycrest Hardware
Adam Moulton, Dealer-Owner, Woodstock Home Hardware Building Centre
Register for the NHPA All-Industry Conference
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Creating Innovative Problem-Solvers in Your Business
Kim Peffley, NHPA
Now more than ever, you need to ensure you have a team of innovative problem-solvers. Join us for this session to learn essential techniques to teach your team, not only the importance, but also the skill of being an innovative problem-solver in your business. You will learn how to help your employees become better problem-solvers and how to create a culture that encourages innovation. We will dive into the importance of companywide communication to ensure the path for innovation is open and available to everyone. Finally, leadership teams will return to business with the tools they need to establish the innovative problem-solvers of the future.
The Hiring Strategies You Need to Try
Melanie Moul, NHPA
Using real-world examples from retailers who have found success in developing high-performing teams, this presentation will give you actionable ideas for how to fill gaps in your staff. This isn’t just about upping wages and being a flexible employer. The significant changes in the labor market over the last several years require independent home improvement retailers to think critically and try new hiring strategies to ensure growth.
How to Leverage Technology to Reduce Shrink
Jim Close, Risk Management Services Loss Prevention
In this presentation, loss prevention expert Jim Close will discuss the types of technologies loss prevention professionals rely on to combat shrink. You’ll discover new and emerging technologies as well as systems most retailers already have but don’t use. You will leave this session with tips you can put in place immediately that will have a positive impact on your bottom line.
