Latest Operational Insights
Turn Industry Data Into Better Decisions
Annie Dameworth
Sep 17, 2026
The North American Hardware and Paint Association’s 2026 Cost of Doing Business Study is now available for purchase. This comprehensive report is your ultimate resource for financial benchmarking in the Read More
From the Industry: When the Whirlwind Takes Over
Jacob Musselman
Sep 1, 2026
By Curtis Gillman Sometimes the real problem isn’t ignorance, it’s exhaustion. Day-to-day operations can consume so much time and attention that meaningful improvements feel impossible. Leadership teams become trapped in Read More
Generation Next: NHPA Publishing Intern on What Gen-Z Wants in an Employer
Lindsey Thompson
Sep 1, 2026
By Zoe Benson Starting a new job can be hard. You have to learn how the business runs and meet new people all while trying to prove that you belong Read More
Fresh Faces of Leadership: Meet the 2026 NHPA Young Retailer of the Year Honorees
Lindsey Thompson
Sep 1, 2026
Celebrating three decades of exceptional retailers under the age of 35, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) Young Retailer of the Year Awards program highlights the efforts of Read More
Renter-Friendly Retail: How Independent Retailers Can Embrace Renters as an Untapped Audience
Lindsey Thompson
Sep 1, 2026
While they aren’t engaging in DIY projects at quite the same frequency as homeowners, renters are an untapped audience for independent retailers. The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Renter’s Home Read More
Beyond the Shade: Current Trends in Paint Finishes
Annie Dameworth
Sep 1, 2026
When it comes to choosing a paint color for a project, sheen is just as important as shade. Each paint finish offers a different look, feel and form of durability, Read More
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