Interest rates rose in 2022 and 2023, causing single-family home production to fall. But as the Federal Reserve is on track to cut interest rates during the second half of the year, production should begin its upward path, according to …
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Census Retail Sales Data Shows Consumers ‘Still Engaged’
The National Retail Federation (NRF) says data released by the U.S. Census Bureau retail sales data shows that retail sales cooled in January but households continued to spend. “Retail sales softened in January compared with the holiday season, but consumers …
Read More »Advanced Paint Sales Training Now Available
If you want to differentiate your paint business from everyone else in the market, you’ll need competent and confident employees. The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) now offers another tool for your training arsenal. Advanced Paint Sales is …
Read More »House-Hasson Names Operations VP for Headquarters Warehouse
House-Hasson Hardware has named Wayne Walls as its new vice president of operations in charge of warehousing and transportation for House-Hasson’s 450,000-square-foot Knoxville operation. “We wanted the best to head our Knoxville operations, and we found him,” says Steve Henry, …
Read More »NHPA Announces NHS Roundtable Moderators and Topics
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is excited to announce the retailers and industry experts leading roundtable discussions and conversations at the 2024 National Hardware Show’s (NHS) Independent Retail Center. 2024 NHS will take place March 26-28 at …
Read More »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 »R.P. Lumber Strengthens Presence in Iowa
R.P. Lumber Co. Inc. continues to grow with the pending acquisition of Schrock Lumber Co., a 60-year-old family-owned hardware, lumber and building materials retailer located in Mediapolis, Iowa. The transaction will close on Friday, March 1st. Terms of the deal …
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 …
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