Industry Events

Are you ready to gain the skills and strategies to improve and manage the merchandising and customer shopping experience at your operation? The North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) Foundations of Merchandising Management Live! event is back at the …

In six months, two respected industry events—the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Independents Conference and The Hardware Conference—will come together to form the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference). Hardware Retailing sat down with NHPA COO and publisher …

There is still time to register for the National Hardware Show (NHS) in Las Vegas on March 26-28. In 2024, registered NHS attendees can explore a revitalized show floor, including new categories such as craft, gift, hobby, services and solutions …

In 2024, Ace Hardware Corp. is celebrating a huge milestone of 100 years—one that few companies can claim. Two of those instances will occur at the biannual conventions. Ace Hardware hosts two conventions annually that are can’t-miss occasions for retailers …

In 2003, the first Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) was held in Atlanta. Inspired by distributor requests and a successful one-on-one, prescheduled meeting format, the GMC was designed to be a product-centric event for established and new vendors while simultaneously presenting …

Commerce is commerce, whether it’s online or in-store. A recent national shopper study revealed that 81% of consumers research their planned purchases online before stepping into a store. For independent home improvement business owners, embracing this trend creates an opportunity …

True Value Co. will provide Fall Reunion attendees exclusive access to Universal Studios Florida for its Welcome Reception on Sept. 9. The twice-a-year event kicks off that morning with a session from senior leaders and the opening of the show …

On March 3-6, home improvement retailers, vendors and other industry members will meet together in Cologne, Germany, for product discovery and education at the EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair Cologne 2024. As a central meeting place for the international hardware industry, the …