The 2026 Hardlines Conference will take place at the historic Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, in collaboration with LBMAO. As the only national event for the home improvement industry open to all banners and suppliers, the Hardlines Conference welcomes leading …
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Built around coming together to share ideas, struggles, wins and more, the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) will bring together the independent home improvement channel for collaboration, cultivation of ideas and fun under the Florida sun. With the …
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Ahoy, it’s time to party! On Tuesday, July 28, the Independents Celebration will kick off the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference with food, fun and a little yacht rock funk. Don your best nautical wear because this party is getting …
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Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Independents Awards Gala, taking place at the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference. On the second day of the conference, July 29, the Independents Awards Gala will recognize outstanding retailers in the industry …
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Celebrating its 20th year honoring trailblazing retailers in the channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has named its 2026 Top Guns Awards honorees. This year’s honorees include: David Enmark, CEO of The Helpful Hardware Co.; Ash Ebbo, …
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As the only event uniting the entire independent channel, the 2026 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI) promises to deliver practical takeaways, interaction with top industry vendors and chances to connect. Taking place July 29-30 at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande …
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Over the course of two days, Wallace Distribution Co. dealers came together in Sevierville, Tennessee, for product discovery, exclusive deals and time together, sharing wins and addressing challenges at the 2026 Spring Dealer Market. Dealers could meet one-on-one with vendors, …
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For the past 60 years, the Retailers’ Choice Awards, presented by the North American Hardware and Paint Association, have highlighted the best products on display at the National Hardware Show. New for 2026, the Retailers’ Choice Awards expanded to include all …
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