by Olivia Shroyer | Jul 6, 2021 | Industry News
Small Business Rising, a new coalition of independent businesses, launched in April urging policymakers to reign in monopolies and level the playing field for independent businesses to compete and serve the needs of their communities. Hardware Retailing recently spoke...
by Olivia Shroyer | Jun 30, 2021 | Industry News
Employee teams and companies thrive under good leadership, but what qualities make a good leader? And what are the costs when a company doesn’t have strong leaders? Good leadership can reduce employee turnover, strengthen work teams and help companies grow. A...
by Olivia Shroyer | Jun 30, 2021 | Industry News
The year 2020 provided opportunities for Hallman Lindsay Paints to expand its generosity in the communities where its stores operate. The family-owned company, which operates 26 retail locations throughout Wisconsin, has been donating money to food pantries for about...
by Olivia Shroyer | Jun 30, 2021 | Operational Insights
Results are key for identifying good leaders. At Roblynn Home Hardware and Home Furniture in Oromocto, New Brunswick, owner and president Tanya Hanson Rocca considers it a huge compliment that other business owners often ask for her hiring secrets. “You have the...
by Olivia Shroyer | Jun 30, 2021 | Industry News, Operational Insights
For 25 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has highlighted the achievements of outstanding independent home improvement retailers age 35 years and younger through its Young Retailer of the Year program. Young Retailer of the Year honorees...
