Honoring Outstanding Retailers: Learn more about the Top Guns awards program and the retailers making a big impact on the industry at YourNHPA.org/top-guns. Now in its 17th year, the Top Guns awards program, presented by the North American Hardware and …
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The Million Dollar Popcorn Machine
Hassett Hardware has seen expansive growth and success in the six decades since it opened, going from one location in 1957 to now six locations across the San Francisco Bay Area. President and owner Eric Hassett contributes much of that …
Read More »NHPA Recognizes Industry Pillars With the 2023 Top Guns Awards
When it comes to technology in retail, evolving is key to success, and this year’s North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Top Guns Award honorees show how technology, whether big or small, can take an operation to the next …
Read More »Finding the Right Technology Mix for Your Operation
Keeping up with retail technology trends is not for the faint of heart. From virtual dressing rooms to self-serve and cashierless stores to augmented shopping, technology has taken over retail. And it shows no signs of slowing down as consumers …
Read More »Where to Start With Technology
Growing up and working in the Bay Area of California, Eric Hassett has been surrounded by and interested in technology his whole life. He owns five Hassett Hardware stores in the Bay Area, each utilizing technology to make employees’ jobs …
Read More »Hassett Hardware: Weighing What’s Right in Crisis
The spread of COVID-19 has brought moral dilemmas to Eric Hassett, owner of five Hassett Hardware stores in the San Francisco Bay Area. Hassett’s stores sell products, such as cleaning supplies, which are critical for customers and employees to use …
Read More »5 Video Highlights From the State of Independents Conference
The North American Retail Hardware Association’s (NRHA) recent State of Independents Conference brought together innovative home improvement retailers from throughout the U.S. to offer insight into how their operations are evolving. Six store owners participated in panel discussions on challenges, growth …
Read More »Conference Provides Insight on Industry Evolution
In a retail world where customers are increasingly diverse and technology is changing by the second, adaptation is key. Change was the dominant theme of the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) State of Independents Conference, which brought together innovative …
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