by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 22, 2025 | Industry News
The Foundations of Merchandising Management Live! program, hosted by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) at the 2025 National Hardware Show, provides strategies and tactics for participants to successfully improve and manage merchandising,...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 21, 2025 | Operational Insights
As independent retailers work to find quality employees, one audience that can be tapped into is teenagers and college students. While many in the independent home improvement channel already utilize a younger work force, for those who don’t, here are some ways...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 21, 2025 | Industry News
In the last two weeks, major wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area have killed 27 people and destroyed more than 14,000 structures. Several in the independent home improvement retail community have been directly impacted, including the Orlandini family, owners of...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 17, 2025 | Industry News
Billed as “Retail’s Big Show,” NRF 2025 brought together the biggest names in retail for educational sessions, networking and product discovery. Hosted by the National Retail Federation (NFR), NRF 2025 took place in New York City from Jan. 12-14....
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 16, 2025 | Industry News
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]During its 125-year history, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has always focused on its members and helping independent retailers be better and more profitable. One of those ways was the...