When it comes to technology in retail, evolving is key to success, and this year’s North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Top Guns Award honorees show how technology, whether big or small, can take an operation to the next …
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spoga+gafa 2023 Boasts More Trends, Exhibitors and Space
In three short months, spoga+gafa 2023, the largest garden lifestyle trade fair in the world, will kick off in Cologne, Germany. Suppliers from every continent will meet up with decision-makers from the specialized trade and worldwide large-surface outlets on June 18-20. …
Read More »ACE Canada Comes Together for 5th Virtual Trade Show
ACE Canada, a leading provider of high-quality hardware products and services, hosted its 5th Annual Virtual Trade Show, which included more than 140 vendors and 110 dealers. The virtual event allowed dealers and vendors to showcase their latest products, share …
Read More »In Memoriam: Mike Martin
A friend to many in the home improvement world and an avid supporter of the industry, Mike Martin passed away in Venice, Florida, on February 17, 2023, after a brief illness. Mike spent his career in the hardware and fastener industry …
Read More »Houzz Report Reveals Homeowners are Renovating for the Long Term
Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design, released its 2023 Houzz & Home Study, which shares key insights from homeowners into the renovation market and homeowner motivations and needs when it comes to renovations. The report included more …
Read More »See the 2023 Retailers’ Choice Winners
For the past 57 years, the Retailers’ Choice Awards have brought insights from independent retailers on the best products on display at the 2023 National Hardware Show. The awards, presented by the North American Hardware and Paint Association during the …
Read More »Plug Into the Benefits of Strong Omnichannel Strategies
As retailers work to navigate the ever-changing technology landscape, a few trends are emerging that retailers should be aware of as they plan their own technology strategies. Steven Hummel, manager of market research for the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the …
Read More »See What You Missed at Spring Markets
It’s market season and the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has been busy covering spring shows from coast to coast. Check out the highlights from each of the events below and be sure to follow NHPA on social …
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