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The industry’s premier management program, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) Retail Management Certification Program, is back for its 11th consecutive year and is now accepting new students for the 2024 class sessions that start July 16.  Built …

Despite facing numerous challenges as a child, Arthur Greeno has found success as an entrepreneur and philanthropist in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a result of his investments in company culture and his dedication to his team, his two Chick-fil-A restaurants have …

As part of the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference), four breakout sessions will provide attendees with actionable solutions and ideas to take back to their businesses. The breakout sessions will follow four different tracks: retail operations; employee engagement; marketing, …

Sun and sand meet education and networking at the 2024 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference). This groundbreaking event brings together business and pleasure and the esteemed legacies of the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) and The Hardware …

Since cutting his teeth at an independent hardware store all through high school, Al Comeaux has lived, led and researched change from inside numerous organizations, including senior leadership positions at Travelocity, GE, Sabre and American Airlines. Today, he helps leaders …

In the most recent Gallup survey about employee engagement, respondents report a decline in access to training, less connection to their organization’s mission and infrequent praise in the workplace. Since 2020, the amount of workers who say they know what’s …

Bringing the industry together for three days of fun, sun, education and networking, the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) has set the lineup of keynote speakers for the afternoon general sessions. These keynote speakers will share insights on change …