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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.

MAX USA Corp. Announces Company Award Recipients

MAX USA Awards

MAX USA Corp. recently announced the recipients of the 2024 Second Half Awards, awards that recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the company’s growth and demonstrated continual improvement in their specialty. Dina Seaman has been awarded the Teamwork …

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3 Products for Electrical Panel Safety

Electrical Panel Safety

According to new research from Schneider Electric, while 62% of Americans know their electrical panel’s location, 22% are unsure of its function. 42% of respondents to this Schneider Electric survey also believe smart home devices offer an easy way to …

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A Thoughtful Approach to Merchandising

Merchandising approach

By Daniel Kurash Certainly the point of any business is to make money. But how we get there is an obstacle every business faces. Whether it’s the independent channel where multiple departments garner different margins or a more service-based endeavor …

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Recharge & Reconnect

Join us at the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference Bringing together retailers from all affiliations, of all sizes and from across North America and beyond, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), alongside the Hardware Conference, is excited to …

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Westlake Ace Hardware Employee Honored for Community Service

Westlake Ace Helpful Hearts Award

Westlake Ace Hardware recently awarded Shannon Howard, general manager of Westlake Ace’s Liberal, Kansas, location, with the company’s Helpful Hearts Award. The award honors Westlake employees who passionately lead and serve others in their communities. Drawing from her own experience …

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U.S. Residential Construction Sees Positive Growth

June Housing starts

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Urban Development recently released data showing positive residential construction statistics for February 2025. Privately-owned housing starts in February 2025 reached 1,501,000, measuring 11.2% above the revised January estimate of 1,350,000.  Privately-owned …

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