Industry Events

Celebrating its 20th year honoring trailblazing retailers in the channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has named its 2026 Top Guns Awards honorees. This year’s honorees include: David Enmark, CEO of The Helpful Hardware Co.; Ash Ebbo, …

As the only event uniting the entire independent channel, the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI) promises to deliver practical takeaways, interaction with top industry vendors and chances to connect. Taking place July 29-30 at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande …

Over the course of two days, Wallace Distribution Co. dealers came together in Sevierville, Tennessee, for product discovery, exclusive deals and time together, sharing wins and addressing challenges at the 2026 Spring Dealer Market. Dealers could meet one-on-one with vendors, …

For the past 60 years, the Retailers’ Choice Awards, presented by the North American Hardware and Paint Association, have highlighted the best products on display at the National Hardware Show. New for 2026, the Retailers’ Choice Awards expanded to include all …

Injecting energy into the home industry and delivering on the promise of a newly imagined show, NHS Concept to Commerce wrapped up three days of smart sourcing connections, exciting product discovery and networking that led to new connections. The event, …

Informed by customer feedback and a sharp focus on today’s retail challenges, the National Hardware Show debuted the most significant evolution in its 80-plus year history yesterday in Las Vegas. NHS Concept to Commerce—a completely reimagined event built to streamline …

The Blish-Mize Spring Buying Market, held from March 19-21, 2026, at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas, gave retailers a chance to prepare for the year ahead with special product deals and exclusive promotions. “Spring is always …

Paint and decorating retailers traded cold temps for Florida’s sunny skies to attend the ALLPRO 2026 Spring Show at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando.  Over the course of three days, retailers discovered new products among the 136 exhibitors, shopped …