by Jacob Musselman | Jun 1, 2026 | Operational Insights
Built for owners and managers in the home improvement industry looking to boost their leadership skill set, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) is the industry’s premier management school, focusing on...
by Jacob Musselman | Jun 1, 2026 | Operational Insights
Any retailer worth their salt will tell you that “because we’ve always done it that way” isn’t a good reason to avoid change. The problem isn’t that operators don’t believe that statement. It’s that far too many don’t live it. The road to hell may be paved with good...
by Jacob Musselman | Jun 1, 2026 | Operational Insights
Recent price hikes have been affecting all aspects of retail, causing strain for both retailers and consumers. According to the JD Power 2026 U.S. Paint Satisfaction Study, consumers have seen price increases across all paint segments, including interior and exterior...
by Jacob Musselman | Jun 1, 2026 | Operational Insights
Examining how fellow independent home improvement operations perform throughout the year gives retailers in the channel a benchmark for improving their own operations. Since 2022, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has partnered with The...
by Annie Dameworth | May 27, 2026 | Industry News
Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams recently announced a proposal to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of AkzoNobel (the “Joint Proposal”). The proposal was rejected by the boards of AkzoNobel, and Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams are...
