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Annie Palmer

Annie joined the NHPA staff in 2024 as a content development coordinator on the editorial team. Annie was born and raised in the Indianapolis area and graduated from Lipscomb University with a B.B.A. in Marketing. Her favorite hobbies include baking, photography, traveling and visiting coffee shops.

Sherwin-Williams Releases 2024 Q4, Year-End Financials

Sherwin-Williams Q1 2025 Financial Results

The Sherwin-Williams Company recently released its financial results for the year-end and fourth quarter of 2024, ending on Dec. 31, 2024. The company’s consolidated net sales in 2024 increased to $23.10 billion, a record number. This is primarily due to …

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The Fed Announces Pause on Rate Cuts

the Fed

The Federal Reserve recently announced a pause on rate cuts at the end of a January meeting, holding the federal funds rate between 4.25% to 4.5%, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports. The Fed notes the economy remains …

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NRF’s Top 5 Retail Predictions for 2025

NRF retail predictions

The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released a list of 25 predictions for the retail industry in 2025. As independent hardware and paint retailers, here are the most significant predictions to prepare for this year. NRF predicts generative AI will …

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Organized Retail Crime Associations: The Complete List

Alaska Organized Retail Crime Alliance (AKORCA) https://akorca.org/ Alert Mid-South Tennessee-Alabama-Mississippi Organized Retail Crime Alliance https://www.facebook.com/people/ALERT-MidSouth/100079448721953/ Arizona Organized Retail Crime Association (AZORCA) https://www.arizonaorca.org/ Arkansas Organized Retail Crime Association (AORCA) https://aorca.org/ California Organized Retail Crimes Association (CAL-ORCA) https://cal-orca.org/ Click here to watch …

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Virginia Hardware Store Serves Community for 137 Years

Solenberger's Hardware Milestone

Since 1888, Solenberger’s Hardware has been a fixture in the community of Winchester, Virginia. With personalized customer service, expert advice and community involvement as core values, Solenberger’s has built a history and trust with generations of customers, says Rich Weller, …

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5 Home Maintenance Products for Homeowners in 2025

home maintenance products

According to The Farnsworth Group’s 2024 Homeowner Activity Tracker, 51% of homeowners completed a home project in Q3 2024. Out of these projects, 82% were focused on home maintenance. Hardware Retailing recommends stocking products in these three categories to cater …

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