by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 8, 2022 | Industry News
This week, staff members with the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) are heading out on a new adventure, road tripping through Florida to visit independent home improvement retailers. The trip to Florida—which will take the team through Orlando and...
by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 7, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The connection between your business and your customers in the digital world, your company’s website sets the tone for your operation online. Currently, there are 4.95 billion internet users around the world, so having an effective website is key to capturing...
by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 7, 2022 | Industry News, Trends & Products
First Insight and Wharton Baker Retailing Center found that consumers are willing to pay for more sustainable shopping options, surprising many retail executives. The report revealed that a knowledge gap exists between what consumers actually want and what retailers...
by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 6, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
Taking a tour of Jared’s Ace Hardware with Jake Smith as the tour guide is a little like a small-town mayor leading a parade down Main Street. Around every corner is another community member with a greeting or a question, and Jake is right there with a handshake and...
by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 6, 2022 | Industry News
Convincing customers, even those who paint every day, to sand during paint projects can be challenging because they’re often focused more on the paint color itself instead of the surface texture. John Schultz co-owns O-Gee Paint in Miami, Florida, with his sister,...
