The Foundations of Merchandising Management Live! program, hosted by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) at the 2025 National Hardware Show, provides strategies and tactics for participants to successfully improve and manage merchandising, assortment planning and vendor relations. …
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Retailer Column: Implementing Intentional Internal Communications
By Adam Gunnett Director of IT & Business Intelligence Busy Beaver Building Centers Inc. In hardware retail, effective employee communication is essential for smooth operations and a positive workplace culture. Using intent-based communication mapping allows managers to categorize information by …
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In the August 2022 edition of Hardware Retailing, retailers were introduced to three different technologies that can improve employee efficiency and customer service. One of those retailers, Adam Gunnett from Busy Beaver Hardware, shared about the operation’s autonomous robot. Below, …
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