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Lindsey Thompson

Lindsey joined the NHPA staff in 2021 as an associate editor for Hardware Retailing magazine. 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, going to concerts, boating and cheering on the Cleveland Indians.

spoga+gafa 2024 Focuses on Sustainable Practices

sustainable practices

As the biggest garden and barbecue trade fair in the world, spoga+gafa 2024 will shed light on the importance of responsible and sustainable practices in gardening with the theme Responsible Gardens. The trade fair, which will take place June 16-18 …

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Aubuchon Company Acquiring Brunswick Ace Hardware

Brunswick Ace

Keith and Lisa Gilbert have agreed to sell Brunswick Ace Hardware in Brunswick, Maryland, to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest group of family-owned hardware stores in America. The store will continue to operate as Brunswick Ace Hardware. After …

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Social Media Counters Encourage Followers

social media calendar

While fellow independent home improvement retailers offer some great insights on operations and running a successful business, sometimes other retailers and outside businesses can offer helpful best practices. Lindsey Thompson, senior content manager for the North American Hardware and Paint …

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NHS Offering Free Exhibit Hall Passes

NHS free pass

Retailers can receive a free exhibit hall pass for the National Hardware Show (NHS), taking place March 26-28 in Las Vegas. To receive your free exhibit hall pass, use the promo code NHPA during registration. Connect with your peers at …

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Gary Pittsford Retires With Parting Advice for Retailers

Gary Pittsford

After over five decades advising independent and small business owners, Gary Pittsford is hanging up his financial planning hat and tenure as partner and chief valuation officer of Creative Planning Business Services. Well, almost.  “It’s time for me to slow down …

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Stine Lumber Welcomes Badger Robots

Badger Stine

As it works to improve efficiencies throughout its operation, Stine Lumber LLC has rolled out autonomous robots from Badger Technologies. Currently, Badger Technologies multipurpose autonomous robots are in four of the 12 Stine locations in Louisiana, with plans to roll …

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