HPM Building Supply, Hawaii’s local, family-founded building industry retailer, manufacturer and supplier recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and shared photos from the company’s storied history. Take a trip through the last 100 years of HPM Building Supply. All photos courtesy …
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Hot Products – September 1, 2021
Greeting Card Display (sponsored product) Avanti Press maximizes greeting card ROI for hardware stores with a custom three-tower display condenses 144 designs into a small footprint with 29-inch spin diameter. That’s the equivalent of seven feet in a traditional aisle, …
Read More »3 Ways to Boost Employee Morale
It’s no secret that many frontline workers, including retail employees, are mentally and physically exhausted from the extra hours put in on the job because of the pandemic. A recent Retail Wire article shared that most employers see and understand …
Read More »Insights From an NHPA All-Industry Conference Keynote Speaker
The NHPA All-Industry Conference is live in Las Vegas Oct. 21-23 at the newly renovated Las Vegas Convention Center. The conference is co-located with the National Hardware Show, and it serves as a key opportunity for educational presentations, industry-specific panel …
Read More »Celebrating Growth and Longevity at the Blish-Mize Fall Market
The floors of the Overland Park Convention Center were filled with retailers eager to explore deals and new products at the Blish-Mize Fall Buying Market over the weekend. The distributor hosted the market in person, and attendees were eager to …
Read More »Loving the Laundry Room
More than just a place to keep your washer and dryer, the laundry room can become one of the most beautiful and most functional rooms in the house with the right products. Add these items to your plumbing department to …
Read More »Why Soft Skills Are Essential For Your Business
From a young age, most of us are taught to be polite, work together with others and use our words to solve problems. These attributes, called soft skills, are important for our everyday human experience, and they’re also essential in …
Read More »4 Niches Your Customers Need to Plan the Perfect Party
The holidays are a time for gathering with family and friends, hosting parties and celebrating the season. Getting together with loved ones will feel even more special this year following the canceled events and socially distanced gathering from the last …
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