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NHPA Retrospective With John Hammond
During 38 years with the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) that included 13 years as managing director, John Hammond saw dramatic changes in the home improvement industry. He offers this snapshot of some industry milestones during his career …
Read More »The History of the Paint & Decorating Retailers Association
On May 18, 1947, the Retail Paint and Wallpaper Distributors of America (RPWDA) was announced in Chicago, Illinois, to represent retail paint and wallpaper distributors throughout the country. The following year, the first RPWDA trade show was held in Chicago. …
Read More »Happy Birthday NHPA!
Your association will celebrate 125 years of service in 2025. The start of this coming new year means a little bit more to the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA). When the clock strikes midnight to usher in 2025, …
Read More »New NHPA Program Honors Military Veterans Who Have Served Our Country, Channel
While there is no way to repay the sacrifices made by veterans of the armed forces, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) recognizes that not only have these individuals made a lasting impact on their country, but they …
Read More »NHPA Offers Tools, Reassurances to Retailers Potentially Impacted by True Value Bankruptcy
Moving the Channel Forward: Meet the 2024 Young Retailer of the Year Honorees
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Young Retailer of the Year program, now in its 28th year, identifies and promotes the next generation of aspiring independent home improvement retailers. Honorees are chosen based on a number of criteria, …
Read More »NHPA Partners With Industry Veteran to Boost Educational Offerings
Education is one of the key pillars of the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) and how it helps members become better and more profitable retailers. Within that pillar, the organization has brought on industry veteran Cody Goeppner as …
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