Students in the 2025 Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) recently completed the first site visit of the year in Fishers, Indiana. Designed specifically for store owners, regional supervisors and managers, the program blends strategic leadership training, hands-on business improvement projects …
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Stepping Up to Serve: Joe Rawson’s Journey From Military Service to the Home Improvement Channel
A dream since childhood, Joe Rawson always knew he wanted to be in the military. Rawson served in the U.S. Air Force starting in 1998. He served on active duty until 2004, and then full time in the Pennsylvania Air …
Read More »From Military to Management: Cole Atwood’s Journey From Military Service to Home Improvement
From a legacy of military service to finding a new home at Do it Best, Cole Atwood’s journey from the U.S. Army to the independent home improvement industry was marked by dedication and teamwork. Growing up, Atwood was surrounded by …
Read More »Industry Leader, Former NHPA President and CEO Bill Lee Dies
Industry leader and former North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) president and CEO Bill Lee died Friday, September 29. Lee was a passionate supporter of the independent home improvement retail industry, serving the association for over 20 years before …
Read More »Deadline Extended: 2023 Young Retailer of the Year Nominations
The deadline to nominate a young retailer for the North American Hardware and Paint Association‘s (NHPA) 2023 Young Retailer of the Year program has been extended to Feb. 28. About the 2023 Young Retailer of the Year Program The Young …
Read More »Nominate a Young Retailer by January 28!
Have you submitted a nomination for the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) 2023 Young Retailer of the Year program? The deadline to submit nominations is Jan. 28. Click here to learn more about the Young Retailer of the …
Read More »Nominations Open for 2023 Young Retailer of the Year Program
Nominations are open for the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) 2023 Young Retailer of the Year program. Now in its 27th year, it is the premier award program in the industry honoring young leaders who represent the future …
Read More »Deadline Extended: Cost of Doing Business Study
The deadline to participate in the North American Hardware and Paint Association‘s (NHPA) 2022 Cost of Doing Business Study has been extended to July 15. Each year, this financial benchmarking tool delivers data and insights that allow retailers to increase …
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