Do it Best Group rolled out an expanded slate of LBM programs at its Fall Market in Indianapolis, including new Trex incentives and warehouse assortments, a metal roofing partnership with Central States, expanded interior product programs and new market data …
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Retailers Set Their Eyes on Growth at the Ace Hardware 2026 Fall Convention
Boasting record-breaking attendance, the Ace Hardware 2026 Fall Convention brought together over 14,500 attendees in Orlando, an increase of 5.5% from Fall 2023, the last time the Fall Convention was held in Orlando. More than 6,100 Ace retailers—which marked the …
Read More »Ace Hardware Casts Vision for Future Growth at General Session
The 2026 Ace Fall Convention commenced this morning with the opening General Session featuring remarks from Ace Hardware president and CEO John Venhuizen, SVP and chief retail strategy officer Andy Enright and SVP of merchandising Brian Wiborg. Venhuizen posed a …
Read More »Blish-Mize Fall Buying Market Builds on Attendance Growth
The Blish-Mize Fall Buying Market brought retailers and vendors to Overland Park, Kansas, with attendance tracking ahead of last fall as retailers sought new products, market specials and buying opportunities. Held Sept. 17-19 at the Overland Park Convention Center, the …
Read More »Product Picks From 2026 Home Hardware Homecoming
With 130 new suppliers, 100 show-only specials and a focus on six priority growth categories, the 2026 Home Hardware Homecoming took place at Toronto’s Enercare Center Sept. 16-18. While out on the market floor, North American Hardware and Paint Association’s …
Read More »Home Hardware Homecoming 2026 Honors, Connects and Sets Dealers Up for Success
Honoring outstanding dealers and opening up opportunities for dealers to discover new products and engage in exclusive buying opportunities, 2026 Home Hardware Homecoming took place over three days at Toronto’s Enercare Centre. The event facilitated connections between suppliers, dealers, store …
Read More »Product Picks From the House-Hasson Summer Market
Hosting more vendors—more than 500—than ever before, the show floor of the House-Hasson Hardware Exchange Dealer Market was hopping with plenty of new products and deals to prepare dealers for the upcoming holiday and winter selling seasons. While out on …
Read More »Dealers Treated to Enhanced Experience at the House-Hasson Summer Dealer Market
The Smoky Mountains were the backdrop for House-Hasson’s summer buying event, The Hardware Exchange Dealer Market, where attendees were treated to a celebratory and enhanced market experience, with something for everyone at the Sevierville Convention Center in Sevierville, Tennessee. Along …
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