By Jared Brown Director of Business Intelligence The Aubuchon Co. I recently had a deep conversation with a peer who boasts over five decades of experience—he’s been working in hardware since before I was born. Despite our experience and age …
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Understanding key concepts of leadership, personal development and merchandising are crucial to being a successful retail manager. The Foundations of Retail Program, led by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), offers comprehensive online courses to prepare your key …
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IN TODAY’S COMPETITIVE MARKET, having the right products on store shelves is crucial to an operation’s success. Do it Best leverages data to ensure its members’ stores are stocked with the products their customers need. “With data from over 4,000 …
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By Stacy Andersen-Bivona Chief Culture Officer Builders Warehouse WE ARE GOING TO KEEP YOU…but not in a creepy way. In our world of remodeling, DIY projects and new home construction, one thing remains constant—the value of a customer. Whether they …
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Today at the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference), the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) announced the extension of several popular programs and the launch of two new ventures made possible through the ongoing support of the National …
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A focus on helping the community and serving other small businesses has been key to Curtis Lumber’s storied 134-year history. The operation currently has 23 locations in New York and Vermont. In 1827, Captain Isaac Henry Curtiss built the first …
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Marking 130 years in business in 2022, San Diego Hardware celebrated by adding e-commerce, giving customers another way to shop the largest decorative hardware selection in the region. The company was founded in 1892 in San Diego, is still owned …
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In 2023, Gerretsen Building Supply in Roseburg, Oregon, celebrated a century in business with a community celebration. The event included vendor demonstrations and raffles for a variety of prizes including a wood pellet grill, rolling toolbox, saw kit and gardening …
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