This Basic Training Course in Hardware Retailing is a comprehensive training tool to help retail sales associates gain the confidence they need to be successful on the salesfloor. *You must be an NRHA member to take these tests. A Complete …
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Our Three Pennies of Profit
To watch the full video, click here. “Our Three Pennies of Profit” retail training video helps independent hardware store, home improvement center and lumberyard owners and managers better communicate the fundamental elements of retail profit and loss to their employees. …
Read More »Loss Prevention Series
NRHA’s Loss Prevention Program includes three separate modules covering internal theft prevention, external theft prevention and store safety. This training program is designed to help retail home improvement stores develop a safe and secure retail environment for both employees and …
Read More »Project PRO
Understanding the components of the most common DIY projects and how to sell a customer an entire project instead of just specific products can make a big impact on a store’s sales. To help arm store associates with this skill, …
Read More »Power Brush Assortment
Weiler’s power brush assortment includes items for use on 4½-inch angle grinders. It includes 4½-inch Mini Roughneck stringer bead wheels; Dually™ 4½-inch weld cleaning brushes; standard twist knot wire 4-inch bevel brushes, which feature a tufted knot end and a …
Read More »PRO Hardware Recognizes Outstanding Retailers
PRO Hardware, Inc. recently honored a group of home improvement retailers with the distributor’s annual Paul L. Cosgrave Memorial and PRO Hardware Retailer of the Year awards. This year PRO recognized Kraus Department Store and PRO Hardware of Erie, Pa., …
Read More »Mexican Regulators Vote Down Sherwin-Williams Acquisition
Sherwin-Williams Co. said a Mexican antitrust agency voted to reject the company’s acquisition of Consorcio Comex. The Federal Competition Commission of Mexico voted 3-2 not to authorize the deal. Sherwin-Williams said it is reviewing the rationale for the Commission’s decision. …
Read More »Orchard Supply Approved for Additional $177 Million in Financing
The court approved Orchard Supply Hardware’s request to get access to $177 million in financing to help the business run operations through the bankruptcy process. This court-approved financing, in addition to Orchard Supply’s ongoing cash flow, will ensure it is …
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