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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Kyle Herbert: 2013 Young Retailer of the Year
To watch the full video, click here. After becoming a part owner and vice president in 2005, Herbert hit the ground running—remerchandising, changing the store layout and adding 3,000 square feet of retail space. He then turned his focus to …
Read More »Kim Ytsma: 2013 Young Retailer of the Year
To watch the full video, click here. With the unexpected passing of her father in 2010, Ytsma was thrust into a leadership position as the only family member working in the store. Her steady leadership helped guide the store through …
Read More »Willow Yoder: 2013 Young Retailer of the Year
To watch the full video, click here. Since joining in 2005, Yoder has helped increase inventory productivity, gross margin and sales every year, growing sales by 13 percent in 2012 alone. As General Manager, Yoder’s cumulative store sales have grown …
Read More »Jesse Loucks: 2013 Young Retailer of the Year
To watch the full video, click here. Loucks’s determination to assess store needs and give customers what they want drove him to enhance the store’s sporting goods section, streamline the rental center and add an ammo section. His vision and …
Read More »Strong Sales, Optimism Evident at Do it Best Spring Market
Do it Best’s Spring Market, held May 17-20 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, was highlighted by optimistic attitudes from attendees who are seeing firsthand improvement within the home improvement industry. The market got off to a strong start …
Read More »Products Honored at Retailers’ Choice Awards Ceremony
NRHA recognized 36 products during the Retailers’ Choice Awards Ceremony at the National Hardware Show®, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. These products, which were specifically chosen by retailers as they scoured the show floor, are …
Read More »New Products, Networking, Education Highlights of 2013 National Hardware Show®
National Hardware Show® attendees finished up the last day of the show by exploring new products, industry connections and ideas for doing business. This year, the show focused more on what attendees said was most valuable to them—the newest products on …
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