According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, 41% of skilled professionals will age out or retire by 2030 and for every five boomers who retire, there’s only one person to fill those jobs. Here are steps retailers can take …
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New Products – July 2022
Top Handle Chainsaw Makita’s 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 12-Inch Top Handle Chain Saw offers up to 150 cuts with 2×2 cedar, 20% faster than a 22cc gas engine chainsaw. Its compact, top handle design is ideal for pruning, trimming …
Read More »NHPA Participates in International Industry Events
There are myriad international industry events. Some of the events NHPA and Hardware Retailing have covered are listed below. Global DIY Summit Global DIY Summit Unites Home Improvement Industry Global Home Improvement Industry Gathers in Copenhagen Home Hardware Home Hardware …
Read More »Hot Products – June 15, 2022
New Packaging Launch (sponsored product) Innovation in the products and the packaging. We’re putting the new Gordon’s® products you love in new, easier-to-use packaging! A measuring cup is included for simple accurate mixing and the slanted handle makes for an easier …
Read More »York Wallcoverings Acquired by Industrial Opportunities Partners
The largest and oldest wallcoverings producer in North America, York Wallcoverings, has been acquired by Industrial Opportunities Partners (IOP) and will join Brewster Home Fashions LLC and Fine Decor LTD under the umbrella of a new entity, The Bersham Group. …
Read More »Hot Products – June 1, 2022
Flexible Stainless Steel Joint Knives (sponsored product) This new line of joint knives is distinguished by the all-metal design many pros prefer. They feature a hollow ground blade for the perfect flex and include a Hammer Head® for setting nails …
Read More »2022 Retailers’ Choice Awards
New Innovations for Summer Product Mixes For the past 56 years, the Retailers’ Choice Awards have shared insights from independent retailers on the best products on display at the National Hardware Show. The awards, presented by the North American Hardware …
Read More »Hot Products – May 18, 2022
Interior Paint (sponsored product) Unparalleled color depth and richness have long been the hallmark of ultra-premium AURA®, an interior paint that stands in a class by itself. Benjamin Moore improved upon AURA’s perfection with a new proprietary resin and other …
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