New to the National Hardware Show (NHS) for 2024, the Independent Retail Center was a must-stop spot on the NHS show floor. Featuring Retailer Roundtables and Ask the Expert sessions, the Independent Retailer Center sent attendees on their way with …
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Practical Advice, Real-Life Experience Highlight NHPA’s Foundations of Merchandising Management Live!
Back for a second year at the National Hardware Show (NHS), the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) Foundations of Merchandising Management Live! educational program provided industry-focused merchandising best practices. NHS served as the host and sponsor for the …
Read More »NHS Recognizes Noteworthy Vendors, Products
The 2024 National Hardware Show (NHS) wrapped up yesterday at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Throughout the three-day event, several awards were given out recognizing outstanding vendors and products. A group of independent retailers selected by the North American Hardware …
Read More »Retailers’ Choice Award Winners Boast Innovation, Practicality
Known across the industry, the 2024 Retailers’ Choice Awards, sponsored by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) honored products on the National Hardware Show (NHS) show floor that stood out for innovation, creativity and the potential to be …
Read More »True Value Empowers DIYers and Local Retailers With First Campaign in a Decade
True Value announced the launch of its “Hardware Hero” campaign in partnership with its agency of record Laughlin Constable. At a time when retail is down across industries, and consumers are pinching pennies, True Value is leveraging its legacy brand, …
Read More »Networking, Educational Sessions at NHS Provide Practical Takeaways
Day 2 of the National Hardware Show (NHS), taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, brought another full day of product discovery, educational sessions and networking. Kicking off the day was the NHS Executive Summit, featuring five high-impact sessions …
Read More »Expanded Offerings, New Opportunities Shine Bright at NHS
With a reimagined show floor and outdoor living area, several new product categories and refreshed educational opportunities, Day 1 of the National Hardware Show (NHS) gathered retailers, vendors and other home improvement industry players from around the world. With several …
Read More »Aubuchon Company Acquiring 7-Store Chain in Vermont
Rick Bibens has agreed to sell Bibens Ace Hardware, with seven locations in Vermont in to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest group of family-owned hardware stores in America. The stores will continue to operate as Bibens Ace Hardware, …
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