Melanie Moul
Pioneers of Plastic: A Conversation With Flex-O-Glass
On a recent episode of the “Taking Care of Business” podcast, NHPA’s Melanie Moul talked to Chris Warp, president of Warp Bros./Flex-O-Glass, about the company’s milestone of reaching 100 years in business in 2024. Click here to listen to the …
Read More »Exclusive: Do it Best Merchandising VP Offers Houston Preview, Outlines Company Priorities
Ahead of the Do it Best Spring 2024 Market in Houston, Hardware Retailing had the opportunity to talk to vice president of merchandising Jason Stofleth. Learn more about the co-op’s strategies for helping retailers navigate inventory and increase foot traffic …
Read More »Tractor Supply Reports 2.5% Growth in Net Sales, Plans 80 New Stores
Tractor Supply has released its 2023 annual report, which shows the farm, pet and ranch retailer saw net sales increase 2.5% over 2022 to $14.56 billion. Comparable store sales were even with the prior year, while comparable store transaction size …
Read More »Orgill Subsidiary Tyndale Advisors Names New President
Tyndale Advisors, the wholly owned subsidiary and marketing arm of Orgill Inc., has announced the promotion of Jim Rivas to president. The change represents a strategic pivot toward prioritizing growth and innovation, both within the company and for the clients …
Read More »Q4 Sales, Transaction Count Down, Transaction Size Up Slightly in Retailer Index
Each quarter, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), in conjunction with The Farnsworth Group, surveys independent retailers on several key operating metrics. The Independent Retailer Index asks retailers across the U.S. about their year-over-year performance in the previous …
Read More »Register for This Virtual Town Hall Featuring U.S. FTC Chair
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is one of several small business organizations that have signed on as co-hosts for a virtual town hall event highlighting industry efforts to rein in monopoly power and level the playing field …
Read More »Hancock Lumber Names New Chief People Officer
Hancock Lumber announced that chief people officer Wendy Scribner will retire in April following nearly 40 years at the company. To prepare for her departure, the company has welcomed her successor, Anna Russo. “Anna absolutely impressed me during our interview …
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