House-Hasson Hardware’s president Don Hasson says expansion into a new state and a growing sales effort in several other states led to a 13 percent increase in attendance at its most recent dealer market at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville. …
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NRHA Announces 2017 Young Retailer of the Year Honorees
Eight home improvement retailers can now call themselves North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) Young Retailer of the Year honorees. The program, now in its 21st year, identifies and honors the next generation of aspiring independent home improvement retailers and recognizes …
Read More »Store Camera Catches Viral Video of Storm in Action
When employees arrived to work at Key-Aid Ace Hardware on Saturday, Feb. 25, they knew bad weather was in the forecast. But the staff had no idea that the powerful storm that was brewing would come right to their front door. …
Read More »NRHA Announces Marcus Moran Jr. Scholarships
The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is awarding two scholarships to attend the Fall 2017 class of the NRHA Retail Management Certification Program in the name of one of the program’s greatest supporters—former Aubuchon Hardware CEO Marcus Moran Jr. The …
Read More »Nominate Your Main Street for a Chance to Win $25K
For the second year in a row, the American people have the opportunity to nominate one of America’s Main Streets to win an online contest. On Feb. 27, Independent We Stand invited the public to begin nominating and voting for a deserving Main Street. The …
Read More »Associations Expand Resources for Retailers in Hardware, Paint and Decor
The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) and the Paint & Decorating Retailers Association (PDRA), the home improvement and décor industry’s two largest retail organizations, have announced the details of a new alliance designed to provide an even broader array …
Read More »Attendance Up, Attitudes Upbeat at United Hardware’s January Market
United Hardware kicked off its 60th anniversary with a bustling January market, where retailers showed positive attitudes and optimism for the coming year. Despite the colder-than-normal temperatures, the mood at the market, held January 6-8, was upbeat with strong attendance …
Read More »How Would You Reimagine Retail With $100K?
As you pack your bags to attend the National Hardware Show® May 9-11, plan for what you may bring home—product samples, information and possibly $100,000 to reimagine retail in your business! This year, the National Hardware Show is making a point to invest even …
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