by Annie Dameworth | Mar 4, 2026 | Operational Insights
Looking at how fellow independent home improvement operations are performing throughout the year gives retailers in the channel a benchmark to make improvements to their own operations. Since 2022, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has partnered...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 30, 2025 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The 2025 Cost of Doing Business Study presents the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) annual financial and operational profile of independent hardware stores, home centers, lumber and building materials (LBM) outlets and paint and decorating...
by Jacob Musselman | Sep 30, 2025 | Operational Insights
Provided by the Home Improvement Research Institute With homeowners still adjusting to a high-cost environment, the key to unlocking paint and decorating purchases this season lies in inspiration, not just inventory. Current Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI)...
by Jacob Musselman | Jan 22, 2025 | Industry News, Operational Insights
This is one of a series of case studies into why training is important and the tangible results it can have on your business. Click Here to read other case studies. Of all the excuses for not training, “We’re just too busy” is one of the most common. Too often,...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 23, 2024 | Industry News
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) Home Improvement Inights Summit brings together manufacturers, retailers, partners and all those whose success is tied to the home improvement industry. Over the course of two days, representatives from the leading...
