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Lindsey Thompson

Lindsey joined the NHPA staff in 2021 as an associate editor and has served as senior editor and now managing editor. A native of Ohio, Lindsey earned a B.S. in journalism and minors in business and sociology from Ohio University. She loves spending time with her husband, two kids, two cats and one dog, as well as doing DIY projects around the house, coaching basketball, going to concerts, boating and cheering on the Cleveland Guardians.

Come Away With Valuable Takeaways at the NHS Conference

NHS Conference

The only event bringing together all channels of the home improvement industry, the National Hardware Show (NHS) is the ultimate hardware and home improvement event. The 2025 National Hardware Show will take place March 18-20, 2025, in Las Vegas and …

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Celebrate and Empower Women in Home Improvement at NHS

NHS women

The 2025 National Hardware Show (NHS) springs into action March 18-20, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall. As the premier event for hardware, home improvement, outdoor living and more, NHS is excited to host a star-studded lineup …

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3 Ways FOMM Live! Elevated Retailers’ Merchandising Strategies

FOMM Live!

The Foundations of Merchandising Management Live! program, hosted by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) at the 2025 National Hardware Show, provides strategies and tactics for participants to successfully improve and manage merchandising, assortment planning and vendor relations. …

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Attracting Younger Employees to Your Operation

younger employees

As independent retailers work to find quality employees, one audience that can be tapped into is teenagers and college students. While many in the independent home improvement channel already utilize a younger workforce, for those who don’t, here are some …

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Consumer Price Index Inched Up at End of 2024

Consumer Price Index 2024

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis in December, after rising 0.3% in November, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The all items index rose 2.9% for the 12 …

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AI Brings the Buzz at NRF 2025

NRF 2025

Billed as “Retail’s Big Show,” NRF 2025 brought together the biggest names in retail for educational sessions, networking and product discovery. Hosted by the National Retail Federation (NFR), NRF 2025 took place in New York City from Jan. 12-14. John …

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