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 …
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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 »Industry Expert Gary Petz on Store Planning and Layout
Store planning and layout can be a daunting task to develop a strategy for, but it is also instrumental to a successful operation. Hardware Retailing spoke with Gary Petz, vice president of Discovery Retail Group, about store planning and layout …
Read More »Perfect Position: Educating Customers on Installing Cabinet Hardware
Kitchen and bathroom remodels come with a plethora of decisions to make. From cabinets to floors to counters to appliances, the decisions can seem endless. Once your customers choose the perfect style and color of cabinet hardware, the decision-making continues; …
Read More »Independent Retailer Attends NRF Small Business Summit
Bringing together retail industry players from around the country, the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Retail Advocates Summit gave retailers an opportunity to directly connect with policymakers. A highlight of this year’s small business summit was The Retail Experience, featuring six …
Read More »How to Give and Receive Candid Feedback
Giving employees feedback about their job performance can be tricky waters to navigate for the inexperienced manager. Done correctly, kind and clear criticism can lead to growth and development. Mishandled, critical feedback can be a bad experience that divides a …
Read More »Use Recognition Programs to Engage High-Performing Employees
When you notice an employee doing an exceptional job or going above and beyond their normal duties, thank them. Let them know you notice and appreciate their efforts. You might even want to go a step further and offer a …
Read More »Bliffert Lumber Completes Partial ESOP Sale
After over 115 years in business, Bliffert Lumber & Hardware announced the partial sale of the company to its employees via an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) representing the Bliffert employees. In the announcement made on April 10, 2022, company …
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