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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.

Skilled-Trade Programs See Boost in Enrollment

skilled-trade

While many in the construction and home improvement industries anecdotally feel the pinch of not enough skilled-trade workers, the statistics back up those sentiments. The Associated General Contractors of America conducted a survey in September 2021 that found 89 percent …

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How a Culture of Wellness Leads to Better Businesses

workplace wellness

Getting sick is a part of life. But for retailers, sick or injured employees can lead to extra costs and a loss of productivity and efficiency. In 2019, independent research group Integrated Benefits Institute found that illness-related work absences cost …

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3 Must-Haves for Your Outdoor Living Department

4 throw pillows - outdoor living

With a 7,000-square-foot showroom dedicated to outdoor living products, Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living is a go-to store for outdoor furniture, accessories, grills and more. Located on the Jersey Shore in the small borough of Stone Harbor, New Jersey, …

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On the Web: April

On the Web

There’s much more to discover from the April 2022 edition of Hardware Retailing. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success.

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Curtis Lumber Hosts Pet Adoption Event

A man holding a puppy

For 12 years, Curtis Lumber, which has 23 locations in New York and Vermont, has hosted PetAPalooza, an adoption event that has placed over 5,000 pets into loving homes since it began. Along with cats and dogs, the event finds …

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How DIYers Are Handling Product Shortages

product shortages

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently partnered with The Farnsworth Group to track sentiments among homeowners in the midst of continuing supply chain issues, increasing prices and product shortages.  The survey included homeowners who choose to complete projects themselves …

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