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Lindsey Thompson

Lindsey joined the NHPA staff in 2021 as an associate editor for Hardware Retailing magazine. A native of Ohio, Lindsey earned a B.S. in journalism and minors in business and sociology from Ohio University. She loves spending time with her husband, two kids, two cats and one dog, as well as doing DIY projects around the house, going to concerts, boating and cheering on the Cleveland Indians.

True Value Supports Maui School Impacted by Wildfires

True Value has announced a significant donation to the Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, that was affected by recent wildfires. The contribution consists of products valued at a total of $200,000, spanning essential categories aimed at helping the …

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On the Web – October 2023

Mission: Engagement Recent studies show that half of today’s workforce is disengaged, which can cause major issues in an operation. Turn to Page 22 in the October issue to learn techniques to engage employees, and check out the stories below …

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Ace Hardware Fall 2023 Convention Delivers Promises for Future

2023 Fall Convention

At the Fall 2023 Convention, Ace Hardware pledged to build on a century of success and continue to help its retailers be “the place with the helpful hardware folks.” During the opening general session of the event, which was held …

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Upward Picked as Sherwin-Willams 2024 Color of the Year

Sherwin-Williams 2024

Sherwin-Williams introduced its 2024 Color of the Year Upward SW 6239, a breezy and blissful shade of blue that evokes the ever-present sense of peace found when slowing down, taking a breath and allowing the mind to clear.  “Upward SW …

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IKEA Partners With Afterpay to Offer Flexible Payments

IKEA Afterpay

IKEA U.S. introduced its first-ever Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) program in partnership with Afterpay, providing increased financial accessibility through a budget-friendly payment option for shoppers. Afterpay “Pay in 4” service is now available nationwide in-store and online at IKEA.com …

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Home Hardware Fall Homecoming Emphasizes Strength in Collaboration

Home Hardware Fall

Full of energy and high spirits, Home Hardware dealers convened at the Enercare Center in Toronto, Ontario, for the Home Hardware Fall 2023 Homecoming, Sept. 13-15. Revolving around the theme of “Together We Build,” the event highlighted how working together …

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Encourage Jobs in the Trades With Careers in Construction Month

construction

This October is the eleventh annual Careers in Construction Month (CICM). Led by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and Build Your Future (BYF), this month-long campaign aims to increase public awareness of construction careers and inspire …

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Hot Products – September 20, 2023

Hard Hat (sponsored) Reinvented from the inside out, 3M™ SecureFit™ Hard Hats feature Patented Pressure Diffusion Technology, incorporating self-adjusting front paddles along the forehead. This 4-point ratchet suspension system flexes and self adjusts to the size of the wearer’s head, …

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