As part of its mission, the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) strives to find opportunities to help retailers run better and more profitable businesses. One of the ways NRHA works toward its mission is by forming partnerships with organizations …

Start counting—the 10 lists are back! In the October issue of Hardware Retailing, discover product trends (you should really be selling smart home products); learn lessons from unexpected sources (toddlers are a wealth of knowledge); and give your staff quick …

As a small business leader, you possess certain skills that are inherent to being a successful leader. While you may do your best to find team members with similar capabilities and potential, you likely have some associates who need encouragement …

Click the image above to download a PDF of the story. Think back to your first day on any job, whether your first or the role you’re in now. Do you remember everything from your initial few weeks? How long …

  Once you’ve found your starting point on social media here, take some time to discover how the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) and Hardware Retailing use social media. Check out this overview of our online haunts and the …

As a small business operator, you are likely the keeper of many tasks and responsibilities. Sometimes, there isn’t enough time in the day to get to everything, and knowing which tasks to prioritize can be challenging. Check out this list …

Appealing to the next generation of home improvement shoppers can be accomplished with more than a smartphone. Show kids and teens that your operation has the items they need for their next science experiment to capture their business now and …

Click on the image above to download a PDF of the story. On Saturday mornings at HouseMart Ace Hardware, the customers are slightly younger than average, as children ages 5 to 15 gather to watch a Science Saturday demonstration. In …