The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), in partnership with The Farnsworth Group, has released results from the first Independent Retailer Index, a quarterly survey that measures key performance indicators in the independent home improvement channel. In a survey …
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International Hardware Fair 2022 Kicks Off Next Week
Home improvement retailers from around the world will converge in Cologne, Germany, on September 25 for the Eisenwaremesse 2022 International Hardware Fair, hosted by Koelnmesse. The four-day event will include a virtual option for retailers who cannot attend in person. …
Read More »Spectrum Paint President Talks Expansion
When Travis Detter founded Spectrum Paint Co. in Oklahoma in 1986, he knew he wanted to go into business for himself, and the paint industry was the path he took. In the beginning, he was the only employee. Now, Spectrum …
Read More »Introducing the 2023 HABITAT Pillars for NHS
An integral part of the National Hardware Show, HABITAT is an on-site and digital product discovery showcase, highlighting the ideas and evolving lifestyles that are driving the future of home and in turn, consumer spend. It is an elevated NHS …
Read More »NHPA to Host Technology Conference in 2023
Make plans to join other retailers, wholesale partners, service providers and other channel partners at the 2023 NHPA Independents Conference August 2-3, 2023 in Dallas. The two-day event, hosted by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), will highlight …
Read More »Renee on the Road Tours Ohio Retail Operations
For the fourth installment of Renee on the Road, staff members from the North American Hardware and Paint Association toured Ohio home improvement retailers and a paintbrush manufacturer. Joining retail engagement specialist Renee Changnon on this trip were associate editor …
Read More »NHPA to Attend 2022 International Hardware Fair in Cologne
After two years without meeting together in person, the 2022 Eisenwarenmesse International Hardware Fair is back, bringing innovations and trends in the hard goods industry. From Sept. 25-28, over 2,000 suppliers from over 40 countries will showcase their innovations, including …
Read More »Stream the 2022 Young Retailer of the Year Event
Members of the independent home improvement channel celebrated the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) 2022 Young Retailer of the Year honorees at a virtual event on July 20. Attendees got to hear from the honorees and congratulate them …
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