Industry Events

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Representing all wholesalers and distributors and coming from all across North America, attendees of the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) left with new ideas, renewed connections and a reinvigorated spirit to strengthen their operations. Hosted by the North …