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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.

Walk Through HPM Building Supply’s History

HMP centennial

HPM Building Supply, Hawaii’s local, family-founded building industry retailer, manufacturer and supplier recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and shared photos from the company’s storied history. Take a trip through the last 100 years of HPM Building Supply. All photos courtesy …

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Hot Products – September 1, 2021

Greeting Card Display (sponsored product) Avanti Press maximizes greeting card ROI for hardware stores with a custom three-tower display condenses 144 designs into a small footprint with 29-inch spin diameter. That’s the equivalent of seven feet in a traditional aisle, …

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3 Ways to Boost Employee Morale 

employee morale

It’s no secret that many frontline workers, including retail employees, are mentally and physically exhausted from the extra hours put in on the job because of the pandemic. A recent Retail Wire article shared that most employers see and understand …

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Loving the Laundry Room

laundry room

More than just a place to keep your washer and dryer, the laundry room can become one of the most beautiful and most functional rooms in the house with the right products. Add these items to your plumbing department to …

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Why Soft Skills Are Essential For Your Business

Soft Skills hardware store employee helping customer

From a young age, most of us are taught to be polite, work together with others and use our words to solve problems. These attributes, called soft skills, are important for our everyday human experience, and they’re also essential in …

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4 Niches Your Customers Need to Plan the Perfect Party

jars of jam on a niche product display

The holidays are a time for gathering with family and friends, hosting parties and celebrating the season. Getting together with loved ones will feel even more special this year following the canceled events and socially distanced gathering from the last …

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Sherwin-Williams Shares Q2 Financial Results

Sherwin-Williams Q2

The Sherwin-Williams Company ended its second quarter of 2021 with an increase in both net sales and gross profit from the same quarter in 2020. Net sales from stores in Q2 in the U.S. and Canada increased 19.3 percent, while …

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5 Must-Haves in Any Marketing Plan

marketing plan

Whether you have a marketing professional on staff or wear the marketing hat yourself, it’s crucial to have a marketing plan in place to help guide your strategy for getting the word out about your company. Without a plan, you …

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