We’re so excited that the 2024 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) is almost here! This event is dedicated to exploring innovative solutions to some of today’s most challenging retail operations questions—with a little fun and relaxation on the side. …
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Ace 2024 Fall Convention Brings Together the Past, Present and Future
In celebration of 100 years of helpful service under its belt, Ace Hardware pulled out all the stops for its Fall 2024 Convention held in the company’s hometown of Chicago. Over three days, Ace retailers, vendors and industry players came …
Read More »Ace Hardware Launches New Experiential Store Concept
Unveiled today at Ace Hardware’s Fall 2024 Convention in a 13,000-square-foot Store on the Floor, ELEVATE3 Ace is a new experiential store concept that will roll out at new and existing stores over the next five years. Ace plans on …
Read More »Discount Ends Soon for Independent Home Improvement Conference Registration
The deadline to save on registration and the hotel room block for the 2024 Independent Home Improvement Conference has been extended to Aug. 5. This is your last chance to save hundreds on IHI Conference registration and your stay at …
Read More »Wholesaler Central: From Buying Show to Brick-and-Mortar
By Jake Kalnitz SVP, Chief Merchandising Officer True Value In 2024, why do wholesale shows matter? Of course, they’re fun and a good excuse to travel—but how do they help you operate and grow your home improvement business? True Value’s …
Read More »Vendors Share Industry Best Practices at IHI Conference
Attendees of the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions, covering topics that include marketing, technology, retail operations and employee engagement. As part of the breakouts, several industry vendors will be hosting sponsored …
Read More »Orgill and Do it Best to Celebrate Retailers With Beach Bash at IHI Conference
When attendees from across the channel gather this August for the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) in Marco Island, Florida, they will be in for quite the reception as industry distributors Orgill and Do it Best will be inviting …
Read More »Wholesaler Central: HDA Plans Executive Planning Conference
AFTER HOSTING a sold-out Group Merchandising Conference in May, Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) is setting its sights on the Executive Planning Conference (EPC) scheduled for November 19-21 in Tucson, Arizona. This year, the EPC is brimming with opportunity for member …
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