The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has brought on a new board member, Joanne Lawrie, co-owner of Annapolis Home Hardware Building Centre in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Lawrie has been in the hardware industry since 1988 when she …
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NHS 2023 Day 3: The Show Wraps Up a Busy Week
Wrapping up a full three days of product discovery, education and networking, the National Hardware Show (NHS) said goodbye to attendees on Thursday. During the course of the high-energy Show, attendees walked the floor discovering new products, met with new …
Read More »NHS 2023 Day 2: Food and Fun in the NHS Backyard
Dedicated to all things lawn, garden, farm, ranch, outdoor living and grilling, the NHS Backyard was sizzling with new products in the outdoor and grilling category, networking opportunities and lots of delicious samples straight from the grills. Throughout the Backyard, …
Read More »CNRG Acquires Everson’s Hardware
Deborah and Tracy Everson, owners of Everson’s Hardware in Waconia, Minnesota, have agreed to sell their business and operating assets to Orgill subsidiary Central Network Retail Group, LLC (CNRG), a multiformat, multibrand retailer currently operating 143 hardware stores, home centers …
Read More »NHS 2023 Day 1: Product Discovery Abounds
The 2023 National Hardware Show (NHS) opened to a bustling crowd of retailers, vendors and industry players from across the globe, offering plentiful opportunities for product discovery. In HABITAT, attendees were introduced to products that highlight the ideas and evolving …
Read More »Home Hardware Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Employers
Home Hardware Stores Limited has been featured on Forbes’ list of Canada’s Best Employers 2023 for the third year in a row. Presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., this award is based on independent employee surveys who provided feedback on …
Read More »Save $400! Register Now: 2023 NHPA Independents Conference
Registration is now open for the 2023 NHPA Independents Conference! Held in Dallas, Aug. 2-3, the event will bring together members of the home improvement industry from across North America for two energetic days of keynote speakers, presentations and panels, …
Read More »Do it Best Names New Vice President of E-Commerce
Building on its commitment to drive member growth online and in-store, Do it Best has selected a proven e-commerce leader to steer its e-commerce division, announcing Allison Flatjord as the company’s vice president of e-commerce. She replaces Nick Talarico, who …
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