by Lindsey Thompson | Dec 31, 2023 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is excited to introduce the newly formed Ambassador Program in 2024. The program brings together a small group of NHPA members from across the industry who are passionate about the independent home improvement...
by Lindsey Thompson | Dec 31, 2023 | Industry News
While few might call what the home improvement industry experienced during the pandemic a party, 2023 had all the feelings of a day-after hangover as businesses struggled to find their footing and were left dealing with the aftermath of three years of outsized growth....
by Lindsey Thompson | Dec 31, 2023 | Operational Insights
Attracting willing and engaged employees is still a top priority —and for some, a concern—coming into the new year. In the 2023 edition of the Bentley-Gallup Business in Society Report, nearly 5,500 U.S. adults gave their perspectives on their priorities for employees...
by Lindsey Thompson | Dec 18, 2023 | Industry News
The first weekend of February may be blustery for some, but the only flurries attendees of the Lancaster 2024 Buying Show will need to worry about will be on the show floor. Paint & Decorating Retailer caught up with Lancaster director of marketing Mike Dube, for...
by Lindsey Thompson | Dec 18, 2023 | Industry News, Operational Insights
Effective on Jan. 1, 2024, The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule that sets forth beneficial ownership information reporting requirements as mandated by the Corporate Transparency Act. The new rule will affect a broad spectrum of...