Knoxville-based House-Hasson Hardware just concluded its dealer market in Sevierville, Tenn., and company officials are reporting marked increases in both vendor and retailer attendance for the event. The company is crediting the increased attendance in part to the decision to …
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Group Merchandising Conference Highlights Continued Industry Optimism
Michael Parr, Cascade Wholesale Hardware, left, meets with Mark Marotto, Perfect Vision, at the 2013 GMC in Atlanta. Distributors affiliated with PRO Group, Inc. and Val-Test met with manufacturers during the Group Merchandising Conference, held June 17-19 at the Embassy …
Read More »House-Hasson Introducing Online ‘Buy Local’ Tool at Summer Dealer Market
House-Hasson Hardware has constructed a “buy local” electronic tool for its more than 2,000 independent hardware store and lumberyard dealers. The program, designed to give retailers more flexibility in advertising and branding, will be unveiled at House-Hasson’s Summer Dealer Market, …
Read More »Ceva Courtemanche: 2013 Young Retailer of the Year
To watch the full video, click here. In addition to managing all aspects of the business including financial and operational execution, Courtemanche oversaw Hensel’s niche expansion projects in departments like kitchen, furniture, appliances, barbecue and old-fashioned candy. Her vision for …
Read More »Jeremy Stine: 2013 Young Retailer of the Year
To watch the full video, click here. After working for the National Lumber Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA), Stine returned to his family’s 12-store operation to help develop a stronger online presence. Since then, Stine integrated e-commerce functionality into the …
Read More »Justin Ellis: 2013 Young Retailer of the Year
To watch the full video, click here. Identifying a lack of brand messaging and consistency in the variety of current marketing, Ellis spearheaded a rebranding effort and a store name change. The rebrand offered Ellis the opportunity to remodel both …
Read More »2013 Young Retailer of the Year Award Winners
This year, NRHA honors eight of the best and brightest young retailers in the industry with its Young Retailer of the Year awards. Click on each of the names below to see a multi-media presentation of their accomplishments. Under $2 …
Read More »Meagan McCoy Jones: 2013 Young Retailer of the Year
To watch the full video, click here. As a fourth-generation executive, Jones began her career in the family business as an Assistant Store Manager, and then transitioned to the business’ headquarters team in 2008. She worked to centralize sales and …
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