Purchasing home improvement products from locally owned retailers generates twice as much local economic activity than purchases made at big-box chain stores, according to a study recently released by the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) and Independent We Stand. At the Independent Garden …
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IGC Show Offers Discounts to NRHA Attendees
Are you interested in discovering thousands of new products in the lawn and garden category? Would you gain important business insights from speakers including Martha Stewart, educational sessions and networking with other professionals? The Independent Garden Center Show (IGC Show) will be offering all of these things …
Read More »NHPA and Independent We Stand Announce Findings of Home Sweet Home Study
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) and Independent We Stand recently announced the findings of their “Home Sweet Home Study,” which examined the economic impact of supporting independent home improvement retailers as opposed to national home center chains. …
Read More »What NRHA Employees Look Forward to in Las Vegas
This week, the home improvement industry comes together in Las Vegas to network, celebrate accomplishments, check out new products and have a good time. The National Hardware Show® and NRHA All-Industry Conference officially kick off tomorrow. Included below is what a few NRHA employees are most …
Read More »Industry’s Top Guns 2015 – Bonus Coverage
The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA), Hardware Retailing magazine and the National Hardware Show®, have named four outstanding independent home improvement retail leaders as their 2015 Industry Top Guns. This year’s class includes: Bobby Fuller of Fuller & Son …
Read More »5 Niches on the Rise
To view a PDF of this story, click here. Up-and-Coming Categories Catching Consumer Interest By Kate Klein, kklein@nrha.org and Sara Logel slogel@nrha.org Home improvement retailing is as competitive as it’s ever been, and successful retailers are developing strong niches and establishing themselves as resources for …
Read More »Retailers Continue to Reach New Heights
To view a PDF of the story click here. Back in 2007, the North American Retail Hardware Association, Hardware Retailing magazine and the National Hardware Show® set out to recognize independent home improvement retailers for their innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and …
Read More »New Industry Data to be Shared at NRHA All-Industry Conference
It’s no secret that independently owned businesses make an impact on their local communities. At the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) All-Industry Conference, held May 5-7 in conjunction with the National Hardware Show®, NRHA and Independent We Stand will …
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