by Lindsey Thompson | Nov 11, 2026 | Operational Insights
Equipping a new crop of leaders in the independent home improvement channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) wrapped up its college-level premier management school. The Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) develops store managers and...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 22, 2026 | Industry News
Equipping a new crop of leaders in the independent home improvement channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) hosted its college-level premier management school. The NHPA Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) develops store managers...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 1, 2026 | Industry News
For over 125 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has been serving the needs of independent home improvement retailers across North America, helping retailers be better and more profitable. NHPA publishes two respected monthly magazines...
by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 20, 2025 | Industry News
Embodying leadership, grit and a passion for the independent channel, this year’s Young Retailer of the Year honorees prove that the future of the industry is in good hands. The Young Retailer of the Year program, now in its 29th year, identifies and promotes the...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 30, 2025 | Industry News, Operational Insights
In the July issue of Hardware Retailing magazine, retailers shared insights on the importance of a returns policy and what has worked for their operation. To gain additional insight, the North American Hardware and Paint Association conducted a survey of retailers,...
