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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New Location Breathes Excitement Into Do it Best 2023 Spring Market
For the first time in over 45 years, the Do it Best 2023 Spring Market was held outside of Indianapolis. Taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, member-owners, exhibitors and Do it Best staff members buzzed …
Read More »Exclusive: True Value Manufacturing Unveils Facility Automation
In an effort to meet growing customer demand, True Value unveiled new, modern upgrades to its True Value Manufacturing facility at a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by True Value executives and Mark Kownick, mayor of the Village of Cary. Hardware Retailing’s associate …
Read More »Tech Takeaways From NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show
Tech Giants: Hear from former execs of technology powerhouses Amazon and Google at the 2023 NHPA Independents Conference. Learn more at YourNHPA.org/conference. Bringing together players from across the industry, NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show focused on innovation, new ideas and …
Read More »NHPA Educates on Retaining Top Talent at True Value Spring Reunion
Sharing insights and best practices on retaining top talent, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) will be facilitating the education for the Retail Best Practices Conference at the True Value Spring Reunion in Chicago on March 16 from …
Read More »Lancaster Hosts First In-Person Buying Show in 3 Years
Independent paint and decorating retailers gathered at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 17-18 to attend the Lancaster 2023 Buying Show in person for the first time since 2020. The two-day event brought together retailers to discover new products …
Read More »Selecting the Best: 2023 Retailers’ Choice Awards at NHS
Now in its 57th year, the Retailers’ Choice Awards honors innovative and cutting-edge products from the National Hardware Show (NHS). The awards are hosted by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) and selected by a panel of independently …
Read More »NHS 2023 Day 3: The Show Wraps Up a Busy Week
Wrapping up a full three days of product discovery, education and networking, the National Hardware Show (NHS) said goodbye to attendees on Thursday. During the course of the high-energy Show, attendees walked the floor discovering new products, met with new …
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