If you want to differentiate your paint business from everyone else in the market, you’ll need competent and confident employees. The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) now offers another tool for your training arsenal. Advanced Paint Sales is …
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A Top to Bottom Look at Protecting Your Operation Against Retail Shrink
Like a dull headache, retail shrink has always been an unfortunate reality of running a retail business. But for some retailers lately, that ache has grown into a splitting migraine. Anecdotal evidence suggests shoplifters in some areas are growing bolder, …
Read More »Loss Prevention Technology Roundup
As technology advances, there is an ever-increasing array of tools available to help you deter and detect theft at your retail operation. Understanding your options and making sure you’re using the solutions that make sense for your business is key …
Read More »How to Shut Out Cybercriminals
Given that a cyberattack could shut down your entire business, preventing one should be a top priority. With a background in IT and cybersecurity, Rob Hord, IT manager at Island Home Center and Lumber in Vashon, Washington, takes a proactive …
Read More »United Hardware Unveils New Website, New Vendors, Enhanced Categories at Buying Market
United Hardware welcomed a record number of retailers and more than 45 new vendors to Rochester, Minnesota, for its September Buying Market where the focus was on new products, big deals and helping attendees get their stores ready for the …
Read More »United Hardware to Expand Vendor Presence, Retailer Programs at Upcoming Buying Market
At its upcoming “Get Ready for Spring” September Buying Market, United Hardware will be showcasing a host of new retail services, a record number of first-time vendors and a variety of promotional buying opportunities for its member-dealers. The event will …
Read More »NHPA Online Training Offer Strategies for Deterring Theft
The average store loses nearly $47,000 (or 1.6% of sales) each year to shrinkage, according to the 2022 Cost of Doing Business Study from the North American Hardware Association (NHPA). That’s enough money to hire another employee, buy a delivery …
Read More »United Hardware, Home of Hardware Hank, Makes Leadership Moves
Since announcing the appointment of Chad Ruth as president and CEO in March, United Hardware has made additional personnel promotions designed to enhance the leadership team and provide continued support to the company and its retailers. Dwight Samson has been …
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