For most independent home improvement retailers, having a team of knowledgeable employees can elevate their operation and make it stand out from the competition. In a time when hiring and retaining talent is challenging, establishing a training program to get …
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If someone asked you how your business was performing, could you answer them? For Peggy Sue Wingard, owner of O-Gee Paint Co. in Miami, Florida, she easily paints a detailed picture of the company’s strengths and areas they are working …
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The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is pleased to announce the addition of industry sales veteran Greg Cole to its leadership team. Cole, who has been a part of the home improvement industry for nearly 20 years, joins …
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This fall, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) will launch a new educational program, which will guide retailers through managing cash flow to support growth and success. The classes will be led by Kim Peffley, NHPA’s director of …
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The independent paint industry is in Glen Morosohk’s DNA. His grandfather, David Morosohk, started as a painter in the 1920s and opened his own paint store. Norman Morosohk, Glen’s father, joined that paint store business in 1945 after returning from WWII …
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Visa and Mastercard have settled a nearly 20-year dispute with merchants over credit card fees, agreeing to cap interchange rates through 2030. According to AP, the agreement allows small businesses to have similar bargaining power to large companies in regard …
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New to the National Hardware Show (NHS) for 2024, the Independent Retail Center was a must-stop spot on the NHS show floor. Featuring Retailer Roundtables and Ask the Expert sessions, the Independent Retailer Center sent attendees on their way with …
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For the past 18 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has recognized high-achieving retailers in the independent home improvement channel with the Top Guns Awards program. Top Guns honorees are pillars of innovation and forward-thinking who have …
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