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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.

Style When You Step Through the Door

A mudroom door

Entryways are the workhorses in our homes, collecting shoes, bags, coats and other items each time we come in the door. But just because that space works hard, doesn’t mean it can’t look good, too. Consumers appreciate options that are …

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5 Must-Have Elements for Your Website

In today’s digital world, it takes more than just an address on the internet to capture the attention of existing and potential customers. A company’s website not only needs to make a good first impression visually, it needs to have …

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Category All-Stars: Housewares

kitchen utensils in a housewares display

Success for hardware retailers can come in many different forms, from increased sales to more customers in the door. Hardware Retailing spoke to four retailers who have found success in core categories in different ways and shares ways you can …

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Category All-Stars: Hand & Power Tools

hand and power tool aisle

While the path to success can take many different roads, home improvement retailers can look to their peers in the industry for ideas on developing basic core categories into all-stars. Hardware Retailing spoke to four retailers who have found success …

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Category All-Stars: Outdoor Equipment

Lawn mowers on display

Developing a core category into an all-star category takes dedication, energy and sometimes a little luck. While their paths differ, Hardware Retailing spoke to four retailers who have found success in core categories, turning certain departments from fine to phenomenal. …

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Category All-Stars: Impulse

Impulse display of soda

There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy for success, but home improvement retailers can look within the industry to see how their peers found success and come away with best practices to implement in their own companies. Hardware Retailing spoke to four retailers …

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