Launched earlier this year, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) Helmets to Home Improvement program is dedicated to celebrating and recognizing industry veterans for their service to our country and their contributions to the independent home improvement channel. …

Leadership comes in many different forms, as seen in this year’s Top Guns Awards honorees and the long list of Top Guns Awards honorees the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has recognized since 2007. Meet the 2025 honorees …

In partnership with the National Hardware Show, the exclusive sponsor of the Top Guns Awards program and reception, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has chosen three exceptional retailers as Top Guns Awards honorees for 2025. As you’ll …

With 30 years working at the most magical place on Earth, Duncan Wardle knows a thing or two about innovation and creativity and will be sharing those insights with attendees of the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference, hosted by the …

By Brian Young Founder, Laoch Consulting Three years ago, I experienced a moment that left an indelible mark on me. I was sitting with my friend of over 20 years. He had poured his life into his hardware store for …

From political leaders to CEOs, sports to the military, leaders come in all shapes and sizes, but the one attribute most have in common is a strong group of people supporting them. Having a solid team around them not only …

The Few, The Proud, The Marines. Taking it as more than just a tagline for this branch of the U.S. military, Cassie Cirisan lived out this slogan during her time serving in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1990 to 1998. …

With the release of its 2024 annual financial reports, two big-box retailers—Amazon and Walmart—have shared goals for 2025 in terms of improving product delivery times to customers. In a letter to shareholders in April, CEO of Amazon Andy Jassy shared …