by Olivia Shroyer | Feb 1, 2021 | Operational Insights
In any business, the minute you stop learning is the minute you stop growing. It’s important to stay up on the latest trends in the industry, and always continue educating yourself in general business practices like marketing, human resources and operations....
by Olivia Shroyer | Jan 1, 2021 | Industry News
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) board of directors helps the association communicate and prioritize the needs of independent retailers like you. As a not-for-profit, NHPA is governed by a board of directors, which is made up of independent...
by Olivia Shroyer | Jan 1, 2021 | Industry News, Operational Insights
In the final weeks of 2020, it was clear COVID-19 had affected every person in some way: physically, financially, emotionally. Amid the volatility of the year, U.S. retail sales rose and fell dramatically and ultimately ended on a positive note for home improvement...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 1, 2021 | Operational Insights
Dan Harris has accomplished a tremendous amount in the independent home improvement industry for a man who sought a hardware store job just to work his way through college. Decades later, Harris now oversees two thriving retail businesses and is serving in his second...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 21, 2020 | Industry News
Beginning this fall, the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is officially broadening the reach of its membership to include independent paint and decorating store operators and will be changing the association’s name to reflect this evolution. Effective...
