Hear firsthand from your peers on today’s challenges and opportunities during three panel sessions taking place on the main stage at the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference). Beyond Survival: Creating Growth in a Flat Economy Wednesday, Aug. 28 | …
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Home Hardware Stores Appoints Chief Retail Operations Officer
Home Hardware Stores Ltd. announced the appointment of John Pierce to the role of chief retail operations officer. Reporting to Home Hardware Stores Ltd.’s president and CEO, Kevin Macnab, Pierce will oversee field operations, Dealer support functions, business development, real …
Read More »Empower a Winning Team With the Lead to Succeed Giveaway
All retailers who register and attend the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) will be entered to win a North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) In-Store Leadership Training led by Kim Peffley, NHPA’s director of organizational development and consulting, …
Read More »Ace Hardware Reaches Milestone in Home Services Coverage
Ace Hardware announced today that its home services offerings are now provided in over 5,000 zip codes, with at least one branch location in each of the 48 continental U.S. “We are so excited to introduce Ace Hardware Home Services …
Read More »HPM Building Supply Acquires Truss Systems Hawaii
HPM Building Supply has acquired Maui’s leading building component manufacturer, Truss Systems Hawaii, creating a new division known as Truss Systems by HPM that will serve the Valley Isle. All 33 Truss Systems Hawaii team members have become HPM owner-employees, …
Read More »Education First: California Retailer Finds Success With NHPA Training Tools
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 …
Read More »Research Fosters Growth: Paint Store Owner Shares How NHPA Study Strengthens Her Business
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 …
Read More »Update Your Digital Strategy to Follow Shifts in Digital Usage
According to a recent Forbes survey done in conjunction with Talker Research, internet usage among Americans is shifting in several significant ways. The survey found that internet usage has made a move from mainly desktops to mobile devices with nearly …
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