Each quarter our research team at The Farnsworth Group partners with the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) to measure the performance of independent retail channels. The index tracks quarterly and year-over-year changes in various business areas including

• Total Sales
• Transaction Count
• Inventory Investment
• Cost of Goods
• Gross Profit Margins
• Future Expectations
• Investment Plans Regarding Inventory, Staff, Property, Plant and Equipment