In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Koelnmesse announced the opening of Confex, a new event center with space for 6,200 guests located at the Cologne Messe/Deutz ICE railway station. The state-of-the-art venue creates new opportunities for innovative event formats in …
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Industry Data Drives Retailers’ Success
For over 100 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has surveyed home improvement operators throughout the U.S. to develop the benchmark report known as the Cost of Doing Business Study. Retailers have continually relied on the industry …
Read More »Engagement Is Hot at House-Hasson’s Gateway to Summer Dealer Market
With an increase in sales and a record number of vendors, the House-Hasson 2024 Summer Dealer Market sizzled for all attendees. The “Gateway to Summer” event took place June 13-15 at the Sevierville Events Center in Sevierville, Tennessee, welcoming retailers …
Read More »Gen X and Millennial Homeowners Desire Upgraded Outdoor Living Spaces
According to the 2024 U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends Study, one-third of homeowners have upgraded or are upgrading their outdoor areas to expand their living spaces. The percentage is even higher when looking specifically at Gen Xers, with 41% wanting larger …
Read More »NHPA Licensing Brings Customized Training to Your Operation
If your company uses a learning management system (LMS) for training, there is no need to spend time and energy creating industry-specific training courses. Licensing from the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) allows you to easily add any …
Read More »Do it Best Hires New Director of Business Development
Do it Best has hired Chris Okapal as the co-op’s new director of business development. With a proven 25-year track record in the consumer goods industry, Okapal brings a wealth of experience in developing and executing high-impact sales strategies that …
Read More »spoga+gafa 2024 Brings Worldwide Garden Industry Together
Welcoming over 28,000 attendees from 113 countries, spoga+gafa solidified its position as a key event for the global garden industry. Taking place June 16-18, spoga+gafa 2024 saw an 8% increase in attendance from the previous year, with the highest number …
Read More »Retailers Come Together for Fundraiser Golf Outing
Honoring the owner of the former Sterling True Value Hardware in Wisconsin, the fundraiser Jeff Sterling Memorial Golf Outing is in its 18th year and has gotten a little help from fellow retailers. The golf outing honors the memory of …
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