by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 23, 2022 | Industry News
Paint & Decorating Retailer was in the crowd at the HIRI Summit in Chicago on September 20-21. Over the course of two days, attendees heard from over 12 speakers on diverse topics relevant to the home improvement industry. Review the 10 key areas that several...
by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 15, 2022 | Industry News
Make plans to join other retailers, wholesale partners, service providers and other channel partners at the 2023 NHPA Independents Conference August 2-3, 2023 in Dallas. The two-day event, hosted by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), will...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 11, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
Growing up and working in the Bay Area of California, Eric Hassett has been surrounded by and interested in technology his whole life. He owns five Hassett Hardware stores in the Bay Area, each utilizing technology to make employees’ jobs more effective and provide a...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 11, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
Technology is crucial in so many areas of our lives and is becoming a necessary component for retailers to implement in their operations. For a closer look at why technology is important in the retail sector, and specifically in the home improvement industry, Paint...
by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 1, 2022 | Operational Insights
QR codes are inexpensive, adaptable, easy to implement, user-friendly and provide an excellent opportunity for retailers to connect with customers and build their bottom lines. In the March 2022 issue of Hardware Retailing, retailer Geoff Saunders from Van Well...