The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is currently accepting nominations for the 22nd annual Young Retailer of the Year program. The program identifies and promotes the next generation of aspiring home improvement retailers and recognizes individual achievements in the …
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Click here to download a PDF of the applicant information brochure. Submit Your Young Retailer of the Year Nomination Now! Supporting the next generation of business leaders is vital for the future of the independent home improvement industry. For more …
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The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) hosted the first NRHA STIHL Foundations of Leadership Conference Aug. 2-3 at the NRHA conference center in Indianapolis. Retailer attendees were current students and graduates of programs offered through the NRHA’s Retail Leadership Institute, …
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Multi-store Retailer R.P. Lumber, Edwardsville, Illinois Vice President Jason Plummer’s commitment to excellence is shown in his dedication to constantly improving and growing R.P. Lumber, one of the largest family-owned hardware and building material dealers in the country. Plummer is …
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Multi-store Retailer Payzant Home Hardware Building Centre, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada General Manager Payzant Home Hardware Building Centre was founded in 1964 by Matthew Payzant’s grandfather, John. Payzant grew up alongside the hardware industry, and while he says he feels …
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Multi-store Retailer Mark’s Ace Hardware, Tucson, Arizona General Manager When an 18-year-old Camille Gibson started as a part-time cashier at Mark’s Ace Hardware, she thought it would be a short-term job to get her through college. Ten years later, she …
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Over $2 Million in Sales Heuser Ace Hardware, Bluffton, South Carolina Co-owner Bobby Heuser did not grow up in the home improvement industry, but after working in strategy consulting, investing and banking for many years, he was craving something more. …
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Under $2 Million in Annual Sales B&B Hardware, Milan, Illinois Vice President/Co-owner RJ started working in the family’s hardware store when he was 15, and he never left. Now, as the fourth generation to step into ownership, he’s been taking …
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