For the past 18 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has recognized high-achieving retailers in the independent home improvement channel with the Top Guns Awards program. Top Guns honorees are pillars of innovation and forward-thinking who have …
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Entries Now Open for Hardlines 2024 Outstanding Retailer Awards
Hardlines has announced the call for entries for the 2024 Outstanding Retailer Awards (ORA). The awards recognize the finest retailers in Canada in the hardware and home improvement industry. All Canadian hardware and home improvement retailers and managers who have …
Read More »Nation’s Best Makes its Entrance in the State of Colorado
Nation’s Best recently expanded its national footprint, making its entrance in Colorado. With the addition of Timberline Builders Supply in Walden, Colorado, Nation’s Best brings their total location count to 55 across 17 states. Timberline Building Supply in Walden, Colorado, …
Read More »2024 EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair Sees Strong Attendance
Returning to the original date for the event, EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair 2024 welcomed 38,000 trade visitors from 133 countries. The event took place in Cologne, Germany, March 3-6 and brought together the global hardware industry for product discovery, education …
Read More »Paint Expert Shares Knowledge on Social Media
As it engages with customers in different ways, Country Paint and Hardware in North Branford, Connecticut, stays active on social media, posting about new products, deals and discounts, company news, fun ways the store supports customers and the community and …
Read More »Make Cybersecurity a Key Component of Your Loss Prevention Strategy
By Luke Vander Linden, Vice President, Membership and Marketing, Retail & Hospitality ISAC In the retail industry, the escalation of online transactions and digital customer interactions has magnified the importance of cybersecurity. Retail operations, which often hold vast amounts of …
Read More »Do it Best, United Hardware to Merge
In a historic move, United Hardware and Do it Best announce that they intend to merge. The intent to merge, which received unanimous approval from the boards of directors of both companies, brings together two industry leaders with a shared …
Read More »2 Industry Events Join Forces at the Independent Home Improvement Conference
In six months, two respected industry events—the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Independents Conference and The Hardware Conference—will come together to form the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference). Hardware Retailing sat down with NHPA COO and publisher …
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