With an eye on growth and a focus on serving customers, plus a fireside chat with Ace Hardware president and CEO John Venhuizen, the 2025 Fall Ace Convention General Session gave retailers a look at the company’s priorities throughout the …
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The 2025 IHI Conference Educates, Invigorates the Channel
Addressing top-of-mind topics, gleaning practical operational best practices and learning to be a little more creative, attendees of the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) left Orlando energized and invigorated to move the channel forward. Hosted by the North …
Read More »Transformative Takeaways: IHI Conference Tackles the Topics Challenging the Independent Channel
Bringing the independent channel together in Orlando, Florida, the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) combined learning and leisure, sending attendees home with best practices on retail operations and insights to address current market conditions. Attendees of the event, …
Read More »IHI Conference Day 2 Addresses the Hot Topics Facing the Channel
IHI Conference Day 1 Casts Vision for Industry Future, Shares Leadership Lessons
NHS Concept to Commerce Welcomes a Variety of Industry Players
For over 80 years, the National Hardware Show has been a staple for the home improvement industry to share best practices, engage with educational sessions and discover new products. In 2026, NHS will debut NHS Concept to Commerce, an evolution of the key …
Read More »Focused Exhibit Hubs Enhance Experience at NHS Concept to Commerce
For over 80 years, the National Hardware Show has been a staple for the home improvement industry to share best practices, engage with educational sessions and discover new products. In 2026, NHS will debut NHS Concept to Commerce, an evolution …
Read More »The Evolution From National Hardware Show to NHS Concept to Commerce
Undergoing its most significant transformation in its 80-plus year history, the National Hardware Show will debut NHS Concept to Commerce in 2026. The newly redesigned event—which includes a more purposeful layout, curated programming and measurable ROI—will take place March 31–April …
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