Education is one of the key pillars of the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) and how it helps members become better and more profitable retailers. Within that pillar, the organization has brought on industry veteran Cody Goeppner as …
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Community Connections: Cody Goeppner Thrives on Serving Customers and His Community
What is your proudest moment as part of the independent channel? Growing up in the independent channel, I’ve had a lot of proud moments, including working as the seventh generation of the family business at our hometown hardware store, singing …
Read More »Company Leaders Share Advice for Taking on a Managerial Role
Before he even knew his nephew Peter Parker was Spider-Man, Uncle Ben shared a wise bit of advice with Peter, telling him, “With great power comes great responsibility.” His words are great advice not only for someone starting out their …
Read More »2021 NHPA All-Industry Conference Preview
From navigating supply chain challenges and managing employee safety and morale to celebrating record sales and adapting to new consumer demands, you’ve persevered through extraordinary times. The challenges and successes independent home improvement retailers have seen over the last 18 …
Read More »Meet the NHPA All-Industry Panelists
There is still time to register to attend the NHPA All-Industry Conference in Las Vegas Oct. 21-23. The conference is co-located with the National Hardware Show and will deliver educational presentations, industry-specific panel discussions and networking opportunities for independent home …
Read More »6 Young Retailers Who Are Reshaping the Industry
Revamping company cultures, expanding sales, adopting new retail innovations and mentoring future leaders are among the many accomplishments of the 2020 Young Retailer of the Year honorees—and they’re just getting started. The North American Retail Hardware Association’s (NRHA) Young Retailer …
Read More »NRHA Announces 2020 Young Retailer of the Year Honorees
The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is proud to announce the 2020 Young Retailer of the Year honorees. Selected from a field of inspiring independent home improvement retailers under the age of 35 across North America, these six honorees …
Read More »Retailers Thrive at True Value 2020 Spring Reunion
At the True Value 2020 Spring Reunion, company leaders and independent retailers say the strategic investments True Value has made in recent years are beginning to blossom. Held Feb. 13-16 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, …
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