It’s annual report season, which means analysts and investors are poring over 10-Ks and other government filings to see who met expectations in 2023, who fell short and what’s to come in 2024. As an independent home improvement operator, you …
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The rising prices of popular building materials, particularly lumber, are resonating with retailers and customers alike. Earlier this month, new data showed residential home builders reported a 26 percent increase in building material prices. In May, the price of lumber …
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American Hardware & Lumber Insurance (AHLI) and the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) have executed a partnership, which became effective March 1. Both organizations have long histories serving the retail hardware industries—AHLI for more than 40 years and …
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Member Insurance Agency, the largest provider of insurance to co-op and independent hardware stores in the U.S., has announced it will begin operating under a new name: American Hardware & Lumber Insurance Agency, Inc., effective Feb. 8, 2021. This rebranding …
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Retailers today are increasingly concerned about protecting their businesses and providing a safe and inclusive work environment for their employees. To help retailers brush up on these topics, the North American Retail Hardware Association has partnered with Member Insurance to …
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Contending with legal issues is a must for independent business owners. Tasks in those categories often come with headaches and dollar signs. NRHA partners with a variety of service providers to offer alternative, affordable solutions for complicated services like insurance …
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If you have questions about health insurance, but you’re not sure where to start, the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is here to help. NRHA understands that health insurance is an important, yet often complicated, topic. To help independent …
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Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. When a retailer fails to invest in the proper types of insurance coverage, their business could be at major risk in the event of an accident or disaster. Below, Carl Dent, vice …
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