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Chad Husted

Chad is an assistant editor for Hardware Retailing magazine. A Purdue University graduate, Chad has covered sports and news at the high school, college and Olympic levels as a sports writer, editor and designer for multiple newspapers. Prior to joining the NRHA, he was the sports editor for the Herald Journal in Monticello, Indiana, and a designer and copy editor for the AIM Media Indiana group in Columbus, Indiana. When not cultivating his beard, he enjoys backpacking, cooking, traveling and watching too much sports and Netflix.

Portable Workstation

workstation

The Plan Station Portable Desk and Workstation is a portable, wall-hanging workstation and desk that provides a 24-by-48-inch workspace. It has over 20 pockets available to carry a laptop and other essentials. It quickly folds up and hangs flat on …

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Battery-Powered Glue Gun

glue gun

The cordless PRO2-60 glue gun is powered by a Ryobi 18-Volt Lithium Ion compact battery that provides user efficiency and versatility. Powered with a PTC heating system, this glue gun delivers consistent working temperatures and a longer run time. It …

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Flavored Drink Straws

flavored straws

Water Magic Straws flavor water as a user sips. After dipping a straw in water and taking a sip, the flavor beads are activated and the effervescent tabs start to add bubbles. The straws contain less than 5 grams of …

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All-Weather Paper and Pen

notepad

Rite in the Rain paper products have a special coating that allows them to remain legible and writeable when exposed to water or other liquids. The paper is available in a variety of bindings, including flip books, spiral notebooks and …

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Plumbing With the Pros

Hardware Retailing editor Chad Husted learns how to diagnose a faulty water heater and what kinds of skills homeowners should have when taking on plumbing projects. For tips on attracting plumbing professionals to your store, visit here. Watch the video …

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Sink Into Inventory and Services to Attract Plumbing Pros

Independent retailers put great emphasis on providing fantastic customer service. When done correctly, this focus on making every customer feel welcome can yield great dividends across the spectrum of DIYers and pro plumbing customers. There’s a reason we all crave …

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Toy Displays

toy merchandising

Toy Towers™ is a shopping display featuring a variety of premium impulse products, chosen for their novelty, quality and value. treamlined and simple to merchandise, the Toy Towers system offers customizable and versatile options that maximize space and value for …

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Retailers Find Unusual Paths to Hardware

As an entrepreneur, how many hats can you wear? You may only have so much real estate up top, but it can seem like it takes a whole collection of headwear just to get through the day. Accountant, human resources …

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