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Ace Hardware Names 2021 Clark+Kensington Color Trends

2021 clark+kensington color trends

Ace Hardware Corp. has announced its 2021 Clark+Kensington® Color Trends. The three color trend sets are Understated Impact, Mindful Living and Creative escape. The company says these colors are heavily inspired by natural minerals and aim to conjure a feeling …

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NHPA Board Members Started as Outstanding Young Retailers

NHPA board

Before becoming members of the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) board of directors, the following four retailers were developing notable careers in the industry and getting recognized for their accomplishments. Jackie Sacks of Round Top Mercantile in Texas …

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Evaluating the Playing Field for Home Improvement Projects

Construction workers

Home improvement retailers have seen sales spike throughout 2020, with each month showing year-over-year highs since COVID-19 began. The story for America’s contractors has been more nuanced. Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), says …

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Popular Projects for Recent Homebuyers

Popular DIY Projects

A recent study reveals what projects new homeowners are undertaking. The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) partnered with market research firm Decision Analyst for the 2020 Recent Home Buyer tracking report. Their goal was to learn more about new homeowners’ …

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Welcome Your NHPA Board of Directors

NHPA 2021 Board of Directors

The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) board of directors helps the association communicate and prioritize the needs of independent retailers like you. As a not-for-profit, NHPA is governed by a board of directors, which is made up of …

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Showcase Your Employees’ Training

Trainer's Corner

Through NHPA, independent home improvement retailers can train their employees on essential product knowledge so they are ready to provide the best customer service. Now, NHPA offers retailers a way to publicly recognize their employees’ proficiency with the new Certified …

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Register to Attend NHPA Webinars

NHPA Webinars

Reserve your seat for upcoming live webinars or view past webinars at YourNHPA.org/webinars. Upcoming Webinars PERSONALITY PROFILES – JAN. 20 AT 2 P.M. EST NHPA’s Kim Peffley talks with TJ Comstock, Kandis Albertson and Jade Haynie from Northwest Hardware to …

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