The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) Village is home to the NRHA All-Industry Conference, which is co-located at the National Hardware Show® in Las Vegas this week. The association presents all of the educational programming of the show, and …
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2019 Young Retailer of the Year Honorees Recognized in Las Vegas
Last night, the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) honored seven independent home improvement retailers during a ceremony at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel. These seven retailers were recognized as NRHA’s Young Retailer of the Year honorees, an honor given …
Read More »Do it Best Names 3 New Marketing Team Members
Do it Best Corp. has named three leaders to new roles in its consumer marketing team to fuel sales growth for its member-owners. Effective immediately, Andrew Hufford serves as the planning and production manager; Corbin Prows is the product development …
Read More »CNRG to Reopen 7 Former Orchard Supply Hardware Stores in California
Central Network Retail Group (CNRG), a multiformat, multibrand retailer currently operating 104 hardware stores, home centers and lumberyards throughout 14 U.S. states, announced plans to open seven stores in California, all in locations formerly operated by Orchard Supply Hardware. For …
Read More »Lumber Prices Show Unseasonable Drop
Though lumber prices usually rise in the spring, a new report from The Wall Street Journal says bad weather and a decline in homebuilding have caused lumber prices to drop just one year after they reached record highs. The article …
Read More »Longtime Home Depot CFO Announces Retirement
Carol Tomé, Home Depot’s CFO and executive vice president, will retire from the company on Aug. 31. after 24 years of service. Richard McPhail, current senior vice president of finance control and administration, will become executive vice president and CFO …
Read More »5 Ways to Network at the National Hardware Show®
The National Hardware Show® is quickly approaching and thousands of independent retailers will be flocking to Las Vegas to attend the annual event. While most attendees will be on the hunt for the latest products to add to their inventory, another …
Read More »The Value of Public Gardens and How Your Business Can Give Back
In many communities throughout the U.S., there are bastions of preservation, from community parks to certified historical sites. No matter their form, these places require care from experts and support from their local communities to continue operating. Sometimes, caretakers are …
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