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“Responsible Gardens” Named Key Theme for spoga+gafa 2024 

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Spoga+gafa, the world’s largest garden and barbecue trade fair, has announced the key theme for 2024 will be “Responsible Gardens.” The event will take place June 16-18, 2024, in Cologne, Germany, and will focus on responsible and sustainable processes, services …

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The Future Shines Bright With Young Retailers of the Year

Young Retailer of the Year honorees were recognized at a reception as part of the 2023 NHPA Independents Conference. The Young Retailer of the Year awards highlight the next generation of aspiring independent home improvement and paint retailers and recognize …

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Home Hardware Wins Large Fleet Safety Award

Home Hardware

Home Hardware Stores Limited was recognized with the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) Large Fleet Safety Award. PMTC and Aviva Canada announced the awards for Canadian Private Fleet Safety as part of the annual conference in Hamilton, Ontario. …

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spoga+gafa 2023 Boasts More Trends, Exhibitors and Space

spoga+gafa 2023

In three short months, spoga+gafa 2023, the largest garden lifestyle trade fair in the world, will kick off in Cologne, Germany. Suppliers from every continent will meet up with decision-makers from the specialized trade and worldwide large-surface outlets on June 18-20. …

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Annual Hardlines Conference Makes the Move to Scenic Whistler for 2023

Hardlines Conference 2023

The Hardlines Conference in 2023 will have a fresh look—and a new location. This year, the annual summit for industry retailers and executives is moving to Whistler, British Columbia, on Oct. 17 and 18. Working closely with the Building Supply …

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Connecting With the Global Hardware Industry at the International Hardware Fair

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Taking place in Cologne, Germany, the 2022 Eisenwarenmesse International Hardware Fair, hosted by Koelnmesse, brought together retailers, vendors and other industry players from around the world for four days of product discovery, education and networking. The event connected the global …

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International Hardware Fair 2022 Kicks Off Next Week

International Hardware Fair

Home improvement retailers from around the world will converge in Cologne, Germany, on September 25 for the Eisenwaremesse 2022 International Hardware Fair, hosted by Koelnmesse. The four-day event will include a virtual option for retailers who cannot attend in person.  …

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Global DIY-Summit Focuses on Dealing With Uncertainty

2022 DIY-Summit

The second edition of the Virtual DIY-Summit will take place on September 2, 2022. The event is being jointly hosted by the leading DIY professional organizations, European DIY-Retail Association (EDRA), Home Improvement Manufacturers Association (HIMA) and Global Home Improvement Network …

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