The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has recognized key home improvement operators for their successes and strategic solutions for 15 years with the Top Guns award. This award highlights retailers who are committed to their communities, their teams …
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Best Practices for Safely Hosting Store Events
From private parties to public gatherings, in-person events took a major hit during the pandemic. Most likely, the blanket cancellation of events impacted your operation as well, preventing you from hosting events that connect you with your customers and community. …
Read More »The Products Customers Need for a Bathroom Renovation
Heading into the finale of 2021, DIYers continue to stretch their home improvement muscles, taking on projects inside and outside their homes. To help them achieve their goals, be sure you’re familiar with the trends customers may come to you …
Read More »5 Quick Questions With the 2021 Top Guns
Q: How do you spend your free weekends?Mike Brackin (MB): Golf or taking our boat out to Lake Powell in Utah.Ian McNaughton (IM): We are blessed with four kids ages 16 ½ to 9, and we also raise cattle on our …
Read More »Consumers Want to Shop Locally This Holiday Shopping Season
As we head into the holiday shopping season, Vericast, a marketing solutions company, found that consumers want to shop early and shop local. Because of anticipated shipping delays, 55 percent of respondents said they will shop in person instead of …
Read More »2021 Retailers’ Choice Awards Recognize Top-Quality Products
The North American Hardware and Paint Association hosted the 2021 Retailers’ Choice Awards as part of the National Hardware Show and NHPA All-Industry Conference. The Retailers’ Choice Awards, which started in 1966, recognize innovation in manufacturing and a commitment to …
Read More »HIRI Predicts Additional Growth for U.S. Building Products Market
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI), the nation’s leading resource for market research concerning the home and building products industry, forecasts the total U.S. building products market will build on its already exponential growth of 2020 and 2021. HIRI predicts …
Read More »NHPA All-Industry Conference Connects and Educates
The North American Hardware and Paint Association brought together attendees from all over the home improvement industry for three days of education and networking at the NHPA All-Industry Conference. The conference, held in conjunction with the National Hardware Show (NHS) …
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