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Lindsey Thompson

Lindsey joined the NHPA staff in 2021 as an associate editor for Hardware Retailing magazine. A native of Ohio, Lindsey earned a B.S. in journalism and minors in business and sociology from Ohio University. She loves spending time with her husband, two kids, two cats and one dog, as well as doing DIY projects around the house, going to concerts, boating and cheering on the Cleveland Indians.

Getting Creative With a Craft Room

Craft room

From crafting to sewing to painting, a craft room can take on many purposes. Help your customers create the ideal room for their hobbies with these craft room must-haves.  The Sauder Craft Pro Series crafting table has a top that …

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Consumers Ready for In-Person Shopping

in-store shopping

In its 2021 State of the In-Store Experience, Raydiant, an experience platform for physical retail spaces, found that shoppers are looking to get back into stores and spend their money in-person. The survey found that 47 percent of respondents said …

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Promoting National Fire Prevention Week

fire prevention week

Each year in October, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sponsors National Fire Prevention Week. The week corresponds with the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire and provides resources on fire safety. This year’s event takes place Oct. 3-9.  It …

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5 Must-Have Electrical Tools for DIYers

electrical tools

For your DIY customers who are brave enough to tackle electrical projects, provide them with the basics they’ll need to get the job done with these must-have tools necessary for any DIY electrical project. Access NHPA’s Academy for Retail Development …

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Lamp Repair Services That Shine

lamp repair services

At Rollier’s Hardware, the store is stocked with parts, pieces and wires for customers to perform their own lamp repairs. But if they would rather leave the repairs to the pros, Rollier’s employs two staff members who specialize in lamp …

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Rollier’s Hardware Finds Success in E-Commerce

Rollier's e-commerce

Next year, Rollier’s Hardware will celebrate 100 years in business and a century of evolution to best serve its customers. From a small local plumbing business to two flourishing e-commerce sites, Rollier’s has experienced major growth in the last century.  …

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Ace Slated to Open 170 New Stores This Year

Fall 2021 Convention

Since the beginning of the year, Ace Hardware, the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the world, has opened 110 new stores. The company is on track to open 60 more before the end of the year.  “Our proposition for consumers is …

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