Kelly-Moore Paints is Walmart GoLocal’s newest client, now offering the national company’s customers same- and next-day delivery of paint and paint products from select stores in California, Nevada, Oklahoma and Texas. Walmart GoLocal is Walmart’s service business that provides companies …
Read More »Lindsey Thompson
The 2022 NHPA Top Guns on Strategic Investments for Their Businesses and Their People
For 16 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has recognized key home improvement operators for their successes and strategic innovations with the Top Guns Award. This award highlights innovative retailers who are setting their operations up for …
Read More »On the Web: May
There’s much more to discover from the May 2022 edition of Hardware Retailing. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success.
Read More »A DIY Pet Bowl Stand That’s Fun and Functional
While your customers’ pets are most likely already spoiled, show them how to take pampering to the next level with this pet bowl stand. Elevated bowls make it easier for pets of all sizes to eat and digest their food, …
Read More »An Appreciative Customer Has Sandwich Named After Retailer
Randy Hageman was just doing what he does best—offering fantastic customer service—when his commitment to helping a customer led to a local sandwich being named after him. Hageman is the general manager of A&M Home Center in Bowling Green, Virginia, …
Read More »8 Retailers Attend NHPA Management Program After Receiving Scholarships From STIHL Inc.
Eight home improvement retailers from across the nation recently graduated from the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) after each received a $5,000 scholarship to attend the program from Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc. RMCP …
Read More »DIY Pet Projects to Share With Your Pet-Loving Customers
It’s no secret that humans love their furry companions. According to the 2021-2022 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), 70 percent of U.S. households, or about 90.5 million families, own a pet. And for …
Read More »Inflation Impacting Housing Affordability
In a recent e-newsletter, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) chief economist Robert Dietz shared his insights on the current and future economy and provided housing market updates. The rising mortgage interest rates and stricter policies from the Federal Reserve …
Read More »
Hardware Retailing The Industry's Source for Insights and Information


