Click the picture to download a PDF of this story Homeowners who are planning to remodel their master bathrooms are making a big deal out of shower upgrades. Master bathrooms are one of the top spaces homeowners remodel, according to …
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2017 Holiday Sales Forecast: Online Shopping Up, Overall Sales to Climb
Retailers across the country are gearing up for a busy holiday sales season, with sales projected to be 3.6 to 4 percent higher than last year, the National Retail Federation (NRF) reports. That increased spending can add up for independent …
Read More »Retailers Want Truly Secure Credit Cards
Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. A new study from The National Retail Federation (NRF) finds that small business owners across the country are adopting new chip-and-signature credit card readers, but many still want increased credit …
Read More »Highlights From 2017 Employee Compensation Report
Click the image above to see how data from the 2017 Employee Compensation Report appeared in Hardware Retailing‘s November issue. NRHA Presents Insights From New Report Retailers’ payroll expenses can be a critical part of their operations’ profitability. The North American Retail Hardware …
Read More »Your Online Presence vs. Customer Expectations
Take this survey to help the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) determine if independent retailers’ online presence and use of online platforms meet customer expectations. When you finish the survey, you’ll be entered to win one of five $100 Visa …
Read More »Financial Resources: Payroll, Average Transaction Size & GMROI
The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) recently released the 2017 Cost of Doing Business Study, a financial resource to help your compare your business to other retailers in the industry. In order to help you better understand and use …
Read More »10 Ways NRHA Can Help Your Business
Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. As an independent home improvement retailer, you have access to a wide variety of benefits through the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA), your trade association. Many of the resources are free …
Read More »Blaze Trails With Your Customers on the Road
Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. Your retail operation may stock the supplies that traveling vacationers need, but have you thought about marketing specific products to recreational vehicle owners? If your business is located near one …
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