by Jacob Musselman | Mar 1, 2026 | Operational Insights
When it comes to the independent home improvement industry, it is the only career that Joanne Lawrie has known. Joanne, who has been in the industry since she was a teenager, currently co-owns The Lawrie Group of Home Hardware Stores with her husband Rob. The Lawrie...
by Jacob Musselman | Mar 19, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
Welcoming retailers, vendors and others from the home improvement industry, the 2025 National Hardware Show (NHS) opened Day 1 with product discovery, education, industry awards, networking and more with plenty for attendees to see and do. Building Up Women in the...
by Lindsey Thompson | May 15, 2023 | Industry News
For the 10th consecutive year, Home Hardware is pleased to be recognized with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation, retaining its Platinum Club status. This award recognizes best-in-class Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over...
by Olivia Shroyer | May 8, 2023 | Industry News
If you’re merely working in your business rather than on it, the Retail Management Certification Program is the key to reenergizing your operation and your key leaders. Created by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), the course prepares...
by Olivia Shroyer | Mar 6, 2023 | Industry News
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) celebrated the 2022 graduating class of its Retail Management Certification Program in February. With 34 graduating retailers from all across the U.S. and Canada, the class was the largest in the program’s...
