Koelnmesse and dmg events have partnered for a strategic joint venture that will expand the Saudi Arabian hardware industry—the International Hardware Show Saudi Arabia. The new International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia will take place annually at the International Convention & …
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Nation’s Best Hosts 2nd Annual Women’s Retreat, Expands Attendance by 50%
Nation’s Best hosted its second annual Women’s Leadership Retreat, an event dedicated to fostering leadership development, personal wellness and connection among the company’s female leaders. This year’s retreat saw significant growth, with attendance increasing by 50%, expanding beyond female store …
Read More »2024 Outstanding Retailer Awards Recognize Top Canadian Home Improvement Retailers
Suppliers and retailers from across Canada gathered last night to honor the retail home improvement industry’s best retailers during the 32nd Annual Outstanding Retailer Awards, presented during a gala dinner at the annual Hardlines Conference. The event, held at the …
Read More »Wallace Distribution Dealers Aim for Success at Fall 2024 Market
Following the market theme of “Aiming for Success,” the Wallace Distribution Fall 2024 Dealer Market highlighted the services and opportunities the hardware distributor provides to help its dealers succeed in a competitive industry. “In an industry where success is measured …
Read More »Celebrate Careers in Construction Month
Throughout the month of October, organizations and businesses will celebrate Careers in Construction Month, promoting and celebrating career paths in the building trades industry. The National Association of Home Builders has released a Careers in Construction Month Toolkit with ideas …
Read More »The Independent Home Improvement Conference Unites the Channel
Leaving Marco Island, Florida, a little more tan and hopefully a little wiser, attendees of the 2024 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) returned to their operations with insights into industry trends and practical ways to improve ROI on retail …
Read More »Moving the Channel Forward: Meet the 2024 Young Retailer of the Year Honorees
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Young Retailer of the Year program, now in its 28th year, identifies and promotes the next generation of aspiring independent home improvement retailers. Honorees are chosen based on a number of criteria, …
Read More »spoga+gafa Names New Director
With more than 15 years of experience in executive positions in global trade fair and project management, Claudia Maurer will be succeeding Stefan Lohrberg as director of spoga+gafa. “We are delighted to welcome Claudia Maurer, an experienced expert, to our …
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