by Lindsey Thompson | Feb 29, 2024 | Industry News
In six months, two respected industry events—the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Independents Conference and The Hardware Conference—will come together to form the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference). Paint & Decorating...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 10, 2024 | Industry News
In August 2023, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) hosted its inaugural Independents Conference in Dallas, Texas. Just a few short weeks later, The Hardware Conference marked its 35th anniversary in Marco Island, Florida. In 2024, these two...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 12, 2023 | Industry News, Operational Insights
A Legacy Lives On: Read how the Miller brothers, Hartville Hardware’s founders and leaders, were honored with a legacy award at hardwareretailing.com/hartville-legacy-award. Saying his colleagues are like family is more than a cliche for Scott Sommers. At Hartville...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 1, 2023 | Industry News, Operational Insights
With a love for the land and the people who live and work on it, TJ Colson has built a successful career in the farm and ranch industry. As someone who raises cattle himself, he feels a personal connection to his customers and uses this bond to bring success to his...
by Lindsey Thompson | May 18, 2023 | Operational Insights
Hardware—along with hard work and a love for people—runs in Eric Hassett’s blood. Those qualities have led to an extremely successful career at Hassett Hardware and have contributed to him being named as one of this year’s North American Hardware and Paint Association...
