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Next-Level Training: Offer employees quality training programs through the NHPA Academy for Retail Development. Download the Academy Catalog to review all available courses at YourNHPA.org/academy. Each month, 3 to 4.5 million people in the U.S. quit their jobs, according to …

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 …

In the ever-changing world of retail, it can be hard to keep up. If you’re struggling to figure out the question of what’s next, the 2023 NHPA Independents Conference has answers. And, at this year’s event, all retailers who register …

If you’re merely working in your business rather than on it, the Retail Management Certification Program is the key to reenergizing your operation and your key leaders. Created by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), the course prepares …

The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has announced the recipients of the 2023 Young Retailer of the Year award. These dynamic individuals were selected from a field of inspiring independent home improvement retailers under the age of 35 …

How do your numbers stack up against industry averages? The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is now inviting hardware stores, home centers, lumberyards and paint and decorating outlet retailers to participate in the 2023 Cost of Doing Business …

Use Everything DiSC® to Open Lines of Communication  Open lines of communication is vital to running a successful business, but is often difficult to manage efficiently. Knowing how to communicate clearly and effectively in a way your employees understand is …

Staffing shortages have been one of the biggest issues facing retailers over the past few years. Even if employers are able to find the right people to hire, it can be difficult to keep them, given the increasingly competitive nature …