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In the ever-changing world of retail, it can be hard to keep up. If you’re struggling to figure out the question of what’s next, the 2023 NHPA Independents Conference has answers. And, at this year’s event, all retailers who register …

For the 10th consecutive year, Home Hardware is pleased to be recognized with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation, retaining its Platinum Club status. This award recognizes best-in-class Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $50 million that demonstrate …

When you need an effective technology solution, sometimes the answer is to build it yourself. As Jeremy Peterson was opening the second location of Family Hardware in Florida, he hit a snag with the company’s existing POS company. He discovered that …

Harvey Gerstman Associates (HGA), a leading manufacturers representative agency in the construction, industrial, safety and retail markets, has promoted Charlie Gerstman, a principal of the company, to the role of president. Previously serving as vice president of sales, Gerstman will …

Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) hosted a Distribution Center Workshop at the Blish-Mize distribution center in Atchison, Kansas. The workshop was organized to provide HDA Member Distributors with an opportunity to learn and share efficient distribution center practices and included a …

The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has announced the recipients of the 2023 Young Retailer of the Year award. These dynamic individuals were selected from a field of inspiring independent home improvement retailers under the age of 35 …

TAL Holdings, one of the fastest growing family-owned building material centers in the Pacific Northwest, announced its agreement in principle to acquire Ennis Lumber Company and Beaverhead Home Center, a two-store chain in western Montana. “We are thrilled to have …

Bliffert Lumber & Hardware has merged in Chase Lumber and its three locations in Sun Prairie, DeForest and McFarland, Wisconsin. “Joining forces with Bliffert and combining nearly two and a half centuries of serving the building industry in Wisconsin is a …