The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is hosting a gathering for female leaders in the independent home improvement sector to share ideas and discuss current business issues and best practices. The third annual Women’s Leadership Roundtable is slated for …

Do it Best Corp. announced Jenna Myers as the co-op’s new paint merchandise manager, effective immediately. In her position, Myers will create and develop the company’s paint merchandising programs and initiatives with leading suppliers, leveraging her experience to help members …

Every year, Hardware Retailing editors develop more 10 list ideas than can fit in the pages of the magazine. In the October 2018 issue, five additional lists made it online to give you even more operations and trends updates. Check …

Click the image above to download a PDF of the story. Many independent home improvement businesses are passed down through generations, but you should have a plan no matter who is taking over. Hardware Retailing developed this list based on …

Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. Retailers everywhere continually express concerns about finding and retaining quality long-term employees. While there are definitely expectations that employees should meet, there are ways you as an employer can help bridge the …

Escaping news about Amazon and its infiltration of the retail sector is impossible. It’s even likely that you or the people closest to you buy often from them and are members of their subscription service. You may overhear customers in …

If your wholesaler offers a customer loyalty program, you’re likely a participant because you recognize the value of tracking customer purchases and collecting data. But there are opportunities to go beyond the traditional loyalty program to offer customers a truly …

NRHA recently launched a brand new website, and now it’s easier than ever to access online and downloadable resources to better your business. These resources are developed with independent retailers in mind and are available to help you in areas …