Nominations are open for the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) 2023 Young Retailer of the Year program. Now in its 27th year, it is the premier award program in the industry honoring young leaders who represent the future …
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Homeowners Plan to Continue Renovation Projects Into 2023
According to a new study from Houzz, most homeowners are moving forward with home improvement and renovation projects in 2023 despite continuing economic stress and uncertainty. The survey of nearly 4,000 homeowners, conducted in October 2022, found that only 1% …
Read More »PaintCare Washington Recycles 1 Million Gallons of Paint
In less than 18 months, PaintCare has recycled 1 million gallons of paint in Washington state. PaintCare is a nonprofit organization created by paint manufacturers that operates paint stewardship programs in several states to provide an outlet for consumers and …
Read More »Explore New Places With NHPA On the Road
Have you ever been on vacation and felt the urge to visit a local hardware or paint store? Your family and friends might not understand, but these store visits are a great way to improve your business. They allow you …
Read More »NRF Predicts Healthy Growth for Holiday Retail Sales
In light of inflation woes and continued supply chain issues, the National Retail Federation predicts holiday retail sales during November and December will grow 6% to 8% from 2021. That amount of growth would put sales between $942.6 billion and …
Read More »Do it Best Names New Divisional Merchandise Manager
Do it Best has named Jenna Myers as its newest divisional merchandise manager, effective immediately. In this role, Myers will lead merchandising teams for the company’s paint, paint supplies, outdoor living, holiday, safety and general merchandise departments. Working with each …
Read More »United Hardware’s Lawn & Garden Buying Market Highlights Category Management
Spring was in the air as United Hardware held its annual and expanded Lawn & Garden Buying Market in October, shifting the event three months earlier from its prior time slot in January. The event, which was United Hardware’s third …
Read More »5 Underrated Customer Service Must-Dos
On the very first day of training camp in July 1961, Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi started practice by holding up a football and telling his players, “Gentlemen, this is a football!” He wasn’t insulting their intelligence as …
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