The North American Retail Hardware Association and Payment Alliance International have formed a partnership in order to offer home improvement retailers new payment solutions.

PAI is deeply invested in ATMs and retail business payment solutions, currently serving 70,000 ATMs and 85,000 retail businesses. The partnership will allow NRHA to offer the latest payment solutions that equip independent home improvement retailers with the innovative payment technologies.

"NRHA members can now tap into cutting-edge payment technologies and services, like EMV chip card processing, e-commerce integration for in-store pickup or shipped orders, and line-busting mobile checkout to lower operating costs, increase profits and enhance the consumer buying experience," stated Krista Lowery, senior vice president of PAI, in a release.

NRHA is focused on providing solutions for retailers' business needs. "NRHA is thrilled to provide another business service alternative that directly aligns with our mission to help retailers become better, more profitable merchants," stated Bill Lee, NRHA president and chief executive officer.