by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 16, 2025 | Industry News
When it comes to pop culture icons, he may not be mainstream, but Mister Oswald has garnered celebrity status and a loyal following in the hardware industry. He first appeared in the comic strip bearing his same name in October 1927 and would delight readers of...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 15, 2025 | Industry News
On May 18, 1947, the Retail Paint and Wallpaper Distributors of America (RPWDA) was announced in Chicago, Illinois, to represent retail paint and wallpaper distributors throughout the country. The following year, the first RPWDA trade show was held in Chicago. While...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 15, 2025 | Industry News, Operational Insights, Trends & Products
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) released its 2024 Home Improvement Retail Selector Study in late 2024. The study looked at the customers’ motivations to shop at brick-and-mortar locations for their home improvement needs. For 49% of respondents,...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 3, 2025 | Industry News
Registration is now open for the 2025 National Hardware Show and independent home improvement retailers can register for a free expo pass using the code NHSNHPA. Register today and take advantage of all the National Hardware Show has to offer the independent channel....
by Lindsey Thompson | Dec 31, 2024 | Operational Insights
They said what?! The game of telephone can produce hilarious results, but in real life, ineffectual communication can cause major issues, whether it’s a relationship with a significant other, among friends or between coworkers. According to Forbes Advisor’s The State...
