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Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. By Jesse Carleton, jcarleton@nrha.org Defuse the Time Bomb If you’re like most retailers, you know all too well what it’s like to arrive at the store in the early morning hours …

As you wrap up the year and make plans for 2019, it’s a good time to review your accounting records. Was 2018 a year of growth? Or have market challenges been pulling your operation down? More than likely, the first …

Don’t let the chance to sharpen your team’s skills pass you by! The deadline to apply for the Winter 2019 Session of the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA)’s Foundations of Leadership training program is Jan. 4. This online, college-level …

If you’re looking for the next big business opportunity for 2019, the answer could be in commercial and industrial sales. Commercial customers may have specific needs that are a bit different from your regular customer base, but they can provide …

Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. By Chad Husted, chusted@nrha.org As a retailer, you don’t stand at the entrance of a crowded convention center show floor and look to hit every booth at a market or trade show. …

Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. By Renee Changnon, rchangnon@nrha.org Safety First For the residents of Titusville, Florida, space exploration is more than a passing interest—it’s a way of life. Located in the heart of what’s known …

Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. For many people, tuning in to the local news on TV is a reliable way to start their day or wind down for the night. In 30 minutes or less, viewers …

Walking the aisles of a trade show or buying market can be both an exhilarating and daunting prospect for retailers. What products represent the next big trend for your store and customer base? How much can you afford to spend? …