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Resources for Hiring Military Veterans

veterans

Launched earlier this year, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) Helmets to Home Improvement program is dedicated to celebrating and recognizing industry veterans for their service to our country and their contributions to the independent home improvement channel. …

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SUCCESS(ion) Planning

By Brian Young Founder, Laoch Consulting Three years ago, I experienced a moment that left an indelible mark on me. I was sitting with my friend of over 20 years. He had poured his life into his hardware store for …

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A Thoughtful Approach to Merchandising

Merchandising approach

By Daniel Kurash Certainly the point of any business is to make money. But how we get there is an obstacle every business faces. Whether it’s the independent channel where multiple departments garner different margins or a more service-based endeavor …

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Engaging Your Employees With Pulse Surveys

pulse surveys

With 13 locations in southwest Florida, Sunshine Ace Hardware has made a concerted effort to engage with employees across each of the operation’s locations. The company has created an employee engagement team with one to two associates at each store who …

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