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Lindsey Thompson

Lindsey joined the NHPA staff in 2021 as an associate editor and has served as senior editor and now managing editor. 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, coaching basketball, going to concerts, boating and cheering on the Cleveland Guardians.

DIY CON Brings New Experience to Home Improvement Industry

DIY CON new experience

The inaugural DIY CON, taking place from Nov. 6-8, 2026 in Dallas, is set to bring together HGTV stars, top DIY creators, woodworking experts, home improvement innovators, makers and creative entrepreneurs for three days of inspiration, education and hands-on learning. …

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Expectations for Holiday Spending in 2026

Holiday spending 2026

In the October issue of Hardware Retailing, industry and economic experts provide helpful insights into how they believe the holiday shopping season will shape up for 2026. Here are some additional insights into expectations for holiday spending. Coresight Research anticipates …

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10 Promotional Ideas to Make the Holidays Brighter

holiday promotions

As the holiday seasons roll around, make sure your operation is ready to attract customers and keep them shopping in your store with these promotional ideas. Thematic Sets: Connect related products. Instead of just stocking holiday lights, display them with …

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