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Developed for owners and managers in the home improvement industry, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s Retailer Management Certification Program focuses on helping students learn skills to grow store sales and profits in today’s changing retail landscape. As NHPA’s premier …

What is your proudest moment as part of the independent channel? Growing up in the independent channel, I’ve had a lot of proud moments, including working as the seventh generation of the family business at our hometown hardware store, singing …

In 2015, Corinne Courtney left her corporate job in New York City to pursue her dream of building a hardware store from a woman’s perspective. When she was researching the independent home improvement industry, Courtney came across Scott Wright and …

Identifying needs in the industry and offering comprehensive solutions is at the core of the mission of the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA). One area where that mission is most recognizable is in the education the association offers …

Before he even knew his nephew Peter Parker was Spider-Man, Uncle Ben shared a wise bit of advice with Peter, telling him, “With great power comes great responsibility.” His words are great advice not only for someone starting out their …

The Retail Management Certification Program was created by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) for owners and managers in the home improvement industry. The program focuses on learning skills to grow store sales and profits in today’s changing …