The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is excited to introduce the newly formed Ambassador Program in 2024. The program brings together a small group of NHPA members from across the industry who are passionate about the independent home …
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Coastal Business Serves Beer, Food and Home Improvement Supplies
From Memorial Day until the end of September, the coastal town of Cannon Beach, Oregon, bustles with tourists. Visitors make their way to this beach haven to relax by Haystack Rock, wander local shops for niche items and enjoy delicious …
Read More »NHPA on the Road Explores the Pacific Northwest
Across the Nation: Read about previous NHPA on the Road trips and the stores visited at YourNHPA.org/on-the-road. Traveling to new destinations is a great way to learn and have some fun. Exploring retail operations in communities away from your own …
Read More »Relive NHPA On the Road Pacific Northwest Adventures on Social Media
Do you enjoy learning about independent home improvement businesses? Do you like mountain views and ocean scenes? There is no need to pack your bags to experience this if you need a quick fix. Instead, grab your smartphone, tablet or …
Read More »NHPA on the Road 2022 Yearbook
This year, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) made visiting members across the country a top priority. The NHPA On the Road series helped us reconnect with members, find merchandising and operations inspiration and much more. Our visits …
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 »3 Business Tips From Gina Schaefer of A Few Cool Hardware Stores
When Gina Schaefer opened her first hardware store in 2003, she had no idea what the future would bring. Shortly after shifting gears from a career in technology to owning and operating her own store, her husband Marc Friedman joined. …
Read More »Spectrum Paint President Talks Expansion
When Travis Detter founded Spectrum Paint Co. in Oklahoma in 1986, he knew he wanted to go into business for himself, and the paint industry was the path he took. In the beginning, he was the only employee. Now, Spectrum …
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