The latest installment of the NHPA Independent Retailer Index is brewing, and we need your participation. The Independent Retailer Index measures key performance indicators of independent retailers each quarter, and the aggregated data is released to allow you to compare your …

For the first quarter of 2023, several big-box retailers experienced continued increases in sales compared to Q4 2022, with others reporting decreases in sales because of unseasonable weather affecting consumer purchases during the quarter. The Home Depot The Home Depot …

Ace Hardware released its financial report for the first quarter of 2023, marking first quarter revenues of $2.1 billion, a decrease of 5.8% from last year. Net income for Ace in Q1 2023 was $66.2 million, down 44.7% from the …

Take Tech Further: This August, don’t miss the NHPA 2023 Independents Conference where you’ll discover innovative best practices, insights and resources. Learn more at YourNHPA.org/conference. More than just something to do to keep up with your competition, technology comes with …

Improving Efficiency: Learn how Eric Hassett and Hassett Hardware utilize technologies to improve customer service at hardwareretailing.com/technology-mix. Hardware—along with hard work and a love for people—runs in Eric Hassett’s blood. Those qualities have led to an extremely successful career at …

Learn From the Best: Hear from former execs of technology powerhouses Amazon and Google at the 2023 NHPA Independents Conference. Learn more at YourNHPA.org/conference. As retailers work to navigate the ever-changing technology landscape, a few trends are emerging they should …

Engage With Your Customers: Have an idea? Send an email to editorial@YourNHPA.org to have your story considered for publication. Born from a love of coffee and the desire to fulfill a need in the community, Joe Consford, owner of Hardware on …

Where to Start: Find your own road map for adding tech to your operation with anecdotes from fellow retailers. Learn more at hardwareretailing.com/tech-road-map. Ready or not, technology is the future of the retail industry, and it’s here to stay. The …