If you’re looking for a new opportunity to build up your key team members, NHPA can help. The NHPA Foundations of Leadership program and the Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) offer advanced retail training opportunities for everyone from new managers …
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NHPA Announces 2022 Young Retailer of the Year Honorees
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is pleased to announce the 2022 Young Retailer of the Year honorees. Selected from a field of inspiring independent home improvement retailers under the age of 35 across North America, the eight …
Read More »NHPA Announces the 2022 Top Guns Honorees
For 15 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has recognized retailers who are pillars of innovation, commitment and passion for the independent home improvement channel through the Top Guns awards. The retailers honored in this program have …
Read More »Your Guide to the NHPA All-Industry Conference
Event Details When: April 5-7 Where: Co-located with the National Hardware Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center Top reasons to attend: Keynote speakers, new products, networking and more Additional co-locating events include Coverings, the tile and stone industry trade …
Read More »Orgill Celebrates 175th Anniversary, Opens Doors to In-Person Spring Dealer Market
Orgill kicked off its Spring Dealer Market, welcoming thousands of retailers to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, for its first in-person buying event in two years. The live Spring Dealer Market runs Feb. 24-26 and is being …
Read More »NHPA Conference Speakers Announced
Meet the following speakers who will take the stage at the 2022 NHPA All-Industry Conference in Las Vegas on April 5-7. And if you haven’t already, register for the 2022 NHPA All-Industry Conference here. Industry Presentations Keynote Employees First: Disrupting …
Read More »Orgill Prepares to Host First In-Person Dealer Market Since 2020
To hear more insights about Orgill’s upcoming Spring Dealer Market and the company’s 175th anniversary, listen to Dan Tratensek’s interview with Orgill President and CEO Boyden Moore on the Feb. 21 episode of the “Taking Care of Business” podcast. With its …
Read More »CNRG Acquires HomeFront
Brian Waldrop, Ron “Rut” Ussery, Richie Fulgham and Fred Carl Jr., owners of HomeFront Home Improvement Centers in Greenwood and Winona, Mississippi, have agreed to sell their business and operating assets to Central Network Retail Group, LLC (CNRG), a multiformat, …
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