Industry Events

Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) executed its 20th Annual Executive Planning Conference (EPC) last week at the Westin La Paloma in Tucson, Arizona. Designed to shine a spotlight on new and existing vendor partners, the receptions, golf scramble, scheduled meetings and …

After the success of the 2024 Independent Home Improvement Conference, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) and The Hardware Conference are excited to extend an invitation to the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference. The 2025 Independent Home Improvement …

The only event bringing together all channels of the home improvement industry, the National Hardware Show (NHS) is the ultimate hardware and home improvement event. The 2025 National Hardware Show will take place March 18-20, 2025, in Las Vegas and …

The largest global garden and BBQ trade fair, spoga+gafa, gained Claudia Maurer as a new director in November. Maurer shared insights about her experience managing spoga+gafa, as well as some of her personal experiences and changes, with Hardware Retailing. Hardware …

Early registration is now open for Coverings 2025, the largest showcase of ceramic tile and natural stone. Complimentary registration is available through the end of 2024. A standard registration fee will be added beginning January 1, 2025 and onsite registration …

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 & …

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 …

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 …