The deadline to participate in the North American Retail Hardware Association’s (NRHA) 2018 Cost of Doing Business Study is June 30. Is your average transaction size normal? Do you spend more or less on advertising than other independent home improvement businesses? …
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Click the image above to view a PDF of this story. A boost in sales, a crowd in the store, lots of goodwill toward your business—there are many reasons why you might host a special event. These events offer a …
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A Q&A With NRHA’s Katie McHone-Jones One of the biggest events on the North American Retail Hardware Association’s (NRHA) calendar is the NRHA All-Industry Conference, held in conjunction with the National Hardware Show®. This year, the conference happens May 8-10 …
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The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) has released its Succession Planning Study. Succession planning is an ongoing challenge for retailers who do not have a successor in place or have not prepared a step-by-step exit plan for themselves before …
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David Novak, retired CEO of the company that owns the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands, recently interviewed Ace Hardware’s president and CEO for a podcast on leadership. John Venhuizen, who is president and CEO of Ace Hardware Corp., …
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Target is beginning to offer same-day delivery services from its stores in Birmingham, Alabama, and south Florida in partnership with delivery company Shipt, NBC News reports. By the middle of February, the retailer will roll out the service to more …
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The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) has released the only in-depth, industry-specific study on employee compensation. The new 2017 Employee Compensation Report is a benchmarking tool for independent home improvement retailers to use for general guidance as they assess their payroll …
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Many breaking news headlines over the past year have highlighted a problem that can happen in any business or industry: workplace harassment. While the Hollywood elite and CEOs of major corporations have been in the spotlight, employees across many industries …
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