In just a few short weeks, EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair will kick off in Cologne, Germany. From March 3-6, the fair will bring together over 3,000 companies from 51 countries to share their products and innovations in home improvement, building …
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House-Hasson Winter Market Expands With More Space, New Vendors
Hosted at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, the House-Hasson 2024 Winter Dealer Market featured an expanded market floor with over 1,000 vendors, including 140 new vendors and existing vendors the company has been doing business …
Read More »Weider’s Paint & Hardware Adds Unique Decor Touches
Ned Green and his wife Lisa Green, current owners of Weider’s Paint & Hardware, along with their children Mitch and Mikayla, have taken up the banner for the Weider family name. They are honoring founder John A. Weider’s same commitment …
Read More »spoga+gafa 2024 Focuses on Sustainable Practices
As the biggest garden and barbecue trade fair in the world, spoga+gafa 2024 will shed light on the importance of responsible and sustainable practices in gardening with the theme Responsible Gardens. The trade fair, which will take place June 16-18 …
Read More »Aubuchon Company Acquiring Brunswick Ace Hardware
Keith and Lisa Gilbert have agreed to sell Brunswick Ace Hardware in Brunswick, Maryland, to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest group of family-owned hardware stores in America. The store will continue to operate as Brunswick Ace Hardware. After …
Read More »Social Media Counters Encourage Followers
While fellow independent home improvement retailers offer some great insights on operations and running a successful business, sometimes other retailers and outside businesses can offer helpful best practices. Lindsey Thompson, senior content manager for the North American Hardware and Paint …
Read More »NHS Offering Free Exhibit Hall Passes
Retailers can receive a free exhibit hall pass for the National Hardware Show (NHS), taking place March 26-28 in Las Vegas. To receive your free exhibit hall pass, use the promo code NHPA during registration. Connect with your peers at …
Read More »Gary Pittsford Retires With Parting Advice for Retailers
After over five decades advising independent and small business owners, Gary Pittsford is hanging up his financial planning hat and tenure as partner and chief valuation officer of Creative Planning Business Services. Well, almost. “It’s time for me to slow down …
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