The American-German Institute (AGI) of Johns Hopkins University has honored Dr. Nikolas Stihl, chairman of the advisory board and supervisory board of STIHL, with the Global Leadership Award 2024. The award was presented at a gala dinner in New York …
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STIHL Inc. has named Eric Bjorling as vice president of marketing. In his new role, Bjorling will be responsible for leading the development of U.S. brand and retail marketing communications strategies, including national advertising programs, public relations, merchandising and national …
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Young Retailer of the Year honorees were recognized at a reception as part of the 2023 NHPA Independents Conference. The Young Retailer of the Year awards highlight the next generation of aspiring independent home improvement and paint retailers and recognize …
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Chris Keffer, current senior vice president of sales and marketing for STIHL Inc., has been promoted to president and CEO and will assume the new role starting on Aug. 4. Keffer succeeds Terry Horan, who has been appointed to the …
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If you’re merely working in your business rather than on it, the Retail Management Certification Program is the key to reenergizing your operation and your key leaders. Created by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), the course prepares …
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The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has announced the recipients of the 2023 Young Retailer of the Year award. These dynamic individuals were selected from a field of inspiring independent home improvement retailers under the age of 35 …
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Eight home improvement retailers from across the nation recently graduated from the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) after each received a $5,000 scholarship to attend the program from Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc. RMCP …
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In 2010, Dave and Candy Gutierrez, owners of Placerville True Value, were looking to expand their one-store operation to fit their succession plan for their twin sons. Around that time, the owner of Airhill General Hardware in Penn Valley, California, …
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