Retailers from all over had plenty to discover at the Orgill Dealer Market, which was held Aug. 22-24 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Across the show floor, attendees found multiple Product Showcases, a model store, U.S. and Canadian promotional areas, …
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NRHA Presence at Lawn and Garden Event Highlights Retail Opportunity
The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) recently co-located two events at the 2019 Independent Garden Center (IGC) Show, which was also home to the Independent Home Improvement Show, presented by the National Hardware Show®. The combined event was an …
Read More »2019 Home Improvement eRetailer Summit Focuses on Digital Gains
The fourth annual Home Improvement eRetailer Summit will be held Nov. 6-8 at the Hotel Monaco Chicago. Event founder Sonya Ruff Jarvis shares some of the highlights of the event and what attendees can expect to gain from the 2019 …
Read More »Animal Lovers Make Good Customers
Lochard Do it Center is for the dogs—and cats. The business, based in Sidney, Ohio, holds several events to benefit the Shelby County Animal Rescue Foundation (SCARF) throughout the year. “We invited SCARF to host adoption events at our store,” …
Read More »4 Spaces to Explore at spoga+gafa 2019
This year’s leading international lawn and garden event is right around the corner. spoga+gafa 2019 takes place Sept. 1-3 in Cologne, Germany, and there will be nearly limitless opportunities to learn more about lawn and garden and exciting new products …
Read More »NRHA Co-Locates 2 Events at the Independent Garden Center Show
At the Independent Garden Center Show (IGC), to be held Aug. 13-15, home improvement retailers can take advantage of three co-located events to help new opportunities bloom at their operations. The Independent Home Improvement Show—Powered by the National Hardware Show® …
Read More »PRO Group Hosts Annual Group Merchandising Conference
Earlier this month, dozens of member distributors and vendor partners gathered in Atlanta for PRO Group Inc.’s annual Group Merchandising Conference (GMC). For 40 distributor and 75 manufacturer attendees, it was a chance to strategize on new product and conference …
Read More »4 Reasons to Attend This Joint NRHA Event
Whether your operation focuses on the lawn and garden category or not, mark your calendar to attend the annual Independent Garden Center Show (IGC). All independent home improvement retailers can gain something from attending the show, held Aug. 13-15 at …
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